2012 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · YP62 NJK
2012 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 175,120 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,120 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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YP62 NJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 175,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YP62 NJK 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 (YP62 NJK) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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 (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YP62 NJK Mileage History
- 19/09/2023165,347 mi
- 21/09/2023165,347 mi
- 09/10/2024169,221 mi+3,874 mi
- 31/10/2024169,221 mi
- 24/10/2025175,120 mi+5,899 mi
Average of roughly 4,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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