2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · XX12 ZAX
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10/10/2012. Recorded mileage 103,799 miles. MOT valid until 13/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,799 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
XX12 ZAX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 103,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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XX12 ZAX Mileage History
- 23/09/201537,266 mi
- 27/01/201752,529 mi+15,263 mi
- 23/01/201861,043 mi+8,514 mi
- 23/01/201970,049 mi+9,006 mi
- 03/03/202079,205 mi+9,156 mi
- 03/03/202079,205 mi
- 25/02/202181,521 mi+2,316 mi
- 25/10/202183,033 mi+1,512 mi
- 01/11/202292,983 mi+9,950 mi
- 02/11/202292,983 mi
- 06/12/202394,079 mi+1,096 mi
- 11/12/202496,197 mi+2,118 mi
- 15/08/202598,208 mi+2,011 mi
- 16/07/2026103,799 mi+5,591 mi
- 17/07/2026103,799 mi
Average of roughly 6,153 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
XX12 ZAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 5 Series (XX12 ZAX) between September 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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