2012 BMW 5 3.0L Diesel · S4 RTX
2012 BMW 5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 123,045 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S4 RTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2025
- 123,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S4 RTX 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 (S4 RTX) between February 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S4 RTX Mileage History
- 16/02/2023115,314 mi
- 23/03/2023115,324 mi+10 mi
- 11/03/2024118,644 mi+3,320 mi
- 12/03/2024118,652 mi+8 mi
- 25/03/2025123,045 mi+4,393 mi
Average of roughly 3,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- N47/N57 Timing Chain StretchSerious
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- EGR Cooler LeakSerious
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- Air Suspension Failure (Touring)Serious
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