2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · RO06 LAN
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 185,644 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,644 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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RO06 LAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 185,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO06 LAN 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 (RO06 LAN) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
RO06 LAN Mileage History
- 17/09/2022174,103 mi
- 15/09/2023177,820 mi+3,717 mi
- 14/09/2024179,683 mi+1,863 mi
- 06/09/2025181,579 mi+1,896 mi
- 14/09/2026185,644 mi+4,065 mi
Average of roughly 2,892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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