2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · SS62 ALS
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 143,257 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,257 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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SS62 ALS Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 143,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SS62 ALS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 5 Series (SS62 ALS) between October 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 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 (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
SS62 ALS Mileage History
- 02/10/201539,035 mi
- 05/07/201646,479 mi+7,444 mi
- 03/07/201757,123 mi+10,644 mi
- 13/09/201871,746 mi+14,623 mi
- 10/01/202089,741 mi+17,995 mi
- 11/01/2021102,808 mi+13,067 mi
- 22/01/2021102,830 mi+22 mi
- 17/02/2022110,866 mi+8,036 mi
- 06/04/2023118,965 mi+8,099 mi
- 24/05/2024125,698 mi+6,733 mi
- 21/05/2025134,246 mi+8,548 mi
- 22/05/2025134,261 mi+15 mi
- 01/07/2026143,257 mi+8,996 mi
Average of roughly 9,698 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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