2012 BMW 520D SE 2.0L Diesel · AF62 KCJ
2012 BMW 520D SE (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 124,226 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D SE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AF62 KCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2025
- 124,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF62 KCJ 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 520D Se (AF62 KCJ) between November 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AF62 KCJ Mileage History
- 29/11/2021119,474 mi
- 04/12/2021119,474 mi
- 17/12/2022120,725 mi+1,251 mi
- 19/01/2024124,166 mi+3,441 mi
- 15/06/2025124,226 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 1,341 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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