2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · A28 DLA
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 127,398 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A28 DLA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 127,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A28 DLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (A28 DLA) between March 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and heavily worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii”.
A28 DLA Mileage History
- 25/03/201522,505 mi
- 18/08/201524,945 mi+2,440 mi
- 18/08/201524,945 mi
- 25/07/201649,584 mi+24,639 mi
- 26/07/201649,589 mi+5 mi
- 26/04/201765,825 mi+16,236 mi
- 20/04/201878,512 mi+12,687 mi
- 20/04/201878,512 mi
- 23/04/201989,099 mi+10,587 mi
- 03/05/201989,139 mi+40 mi
- 30/10/202094,272 mi+5,133 mi
- 29/10/202198,677 mi+4,405 mi
- 28/10/2022107,374 mi+8,697 mi
- 27/10/2023115,289 mi+7,915 mi
- 29/10/2024121,974 mi+6,685 mi
- 04/11/2025127,391 mi+5,417 mi
- 13/11/2025127,398 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 9,859 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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