2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · S55 UBX
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 134,837 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S55 UBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 134,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S55 UBX 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 (S55 UBX) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords out of shape and cords ”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed out of shape and cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
S55 UBX Mileage History
- 10/10/2022121,401 mi
- 17/10/2022121,478 mi+77 mi
- 19/10/2023125,363 mi+3,885 mi
- 29/10/2024130,766 mi+5,403 mi
- 21/10/2025134,837 mi+4,071 mi
Average of roughly 4,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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