2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · RB06 MCC
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 131,643 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RB06 MCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 131,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RB06 MCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 5 Series (RB06 MCC) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Rear Road wheel fractured both wheels (5.2.2 (a))”.
RB06 MCC Mileage History
- 07/09/2023113,867 mi
- 09/09/2023113,869 mi+2 mi
- 14/09/2024122,544 mi+8,675 mi
- 16/09/2024122,595 mi+51 mi
- 22/09/2025131,643 mi+9,048 mi
Average of roughly 8,701 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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