2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · SW62 ACJ
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 115,437 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW62 ACJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 115,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW62 ACJ 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 (SW62 ACJ) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SW62 ACJ Mileage History
- 26/01/2024101,408 mi
- 27/01/2025108,476 mi+7,068 mi
- 28/01/2025108,483 mi+7 mi
- 08/01/2026115,436 mi+6,953 mi
- 09/01/2026115,437 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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