2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · J77 RAO
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2012. Recorded mileage 135,870 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,870 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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J77 RAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 135,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J77 RAO 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 520 (J77 RAO) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
J77 RAO Mileage History
- 21/07/2023106,440 mi
- 25/07/2024118,541 mi+12,101 mi
- 22/07/2025127,669 mi+9,128 mi
- 23/07/2025127,671 mi+2 mi
- 16/07/2026135,870 mi+8,199 mi
Average of roughly 9,855 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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