2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AA12 MON
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 233,411 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AA12 MON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 233,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA12 MON 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 (AA12 MON) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 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: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))”; “Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))”.
AA12 MON Mileage History
- 26/06/2024198,648 mi
- 28/06/2024198,773 mi+125 mi
- 24/06/2025216,393 mi+17,620 mi
- 03/07/2025216,741 mi+348 mi
- 01/07/2026233,411 mi+16,670 mi
Average of roughly 17,274 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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