2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · SJ55 ARJ
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 118,205 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ55 ARJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 118,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ55 ARJ 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 (SJ55 ARJ) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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 5 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.
SJ55 ARJ Mileage History
- 18/03/202296,166 mi
- 08/03/2023101,041 mi+4,875 mi
- 06/03/2024104,787 mi+3,746 mi
- 12/03/2025109,858 mi+5,071 mi
- 03/03/2026118,205 mi+8,347 mi
Average of roughly 5,567 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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