2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AD56 AXD
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26/03/2012. Recorded mileage 149,049 miles. MOT valid until 16/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
AD56 AXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 149,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AD56 AXD Mileage History
- 02/08/2023128,032 mi
- 18/07/2024130,527 mi+2,495 mi
- 25/07/2025228,978 km
- 29/07/2026149,049 mi
- 29/07/2026149,049 mi
Average of roughly 7,028 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AD56 AXD 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 (AD56 AXD) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 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 (3 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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