2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AF12 WSX
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 194,682 miles. MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF12 WSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 194,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF12 WSX 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 (AF12 WSX) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AF12 WSX Mileage History
- 27/02/2024167,072 mi
- 28/02/2024167,090 mi+18 mi
- 25/02/2025180,172 mi+13,082 mi
- 26/02/2025180,180 mi+8 mi
- 18/03/2026194,682 mi+14,502 mi
Average of roughly 13,446 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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