2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RK62 SDU
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 194,636 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK62 SDU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2026
- 194,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK62 SDU 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 520 (RK62 SDU) between February 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 April 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 (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RK62 SDU Mileage History
- 19/02/201531,619 mi
- 11/03/201638,995 mi+7,376 mi
- 21/03/201748,614 mi+9,619 mi
- 21/02/201853,953 mi+5,339 mi
- 22/02/201853,955 mi+2 mi
- 12/03/201976,381 mi+22,426 mi
- 14/03/202095,828 mi+19,447 mi
- 13/03/2021113,741 mi+17,913 mi
- 26/02/2022132,728 mi+18,987 mi
- 18/03/2023152,672 mi+19,944 mi
- 15/03/2024170,014 mi+17,342 mi
- 07/04/2025182,371 mi+12,357 mi
- 07/04/2025182,379 mi+8 mi
- 03/04/2026194,525 mi+12,146 mi
- 06/04/2026194,636 mi+111 mi
Average of roughly 14,651 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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