2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · 35 OS
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 73,295 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
35 OS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 73,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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35 OS Mileage History
- 11/03/201521,095 mi
- 25/03/201521,337 mi+242 mi
- 21/03/201626,656 mi+5,319 mi
- 29/03/201732,523 mi+5,867 mi
- 30/03/201732,523 mi
- 21/03/201837,584 mi+5,061 mi
- 28/03/201943,299 mi+5,715 mi
- 29/03/201943,299 mi
- 23/07/202049,291 mi+5,992 mi
- 19/07/202152,794 mi+3,503 mi
- 20/07/202152,795 mi+1 mi
- 18/07/202257,638 mi+4,843 mi
- 17/07/202362,848 mi+5,210 mi
- 17/07/202466,485 mi+3,637 mi
- 16/07/202570,240 mi+3,755 mi
- 20/07/202673,295 mi+3,055 mi
Average of roughly 4,595 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
35 OS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (35 OS) between March 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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