2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · YK12 ORT
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 156,795 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,795 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YK12 ORT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 156,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK12 ORT 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 (YK12 ORT) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 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: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))”; “Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”.
YK12 ORT Mileage History
- 26/07/2024138,593 mi
- 06/08/2025146,411 mi+7,818 mi
- 06/08/2025146,411 mi
- 06/08/2026156,790 mi+10,379 mi
- 06/08/2026156,795 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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