2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AT51 RAY
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 111,701 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AT51 RAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 111,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AT51 RAY 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 (AT51 RAY) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AT51 RAY Mileage History
- 23/06/202291,418 mi
- 20/06/2023101,416 mi+9,998 mi
- 27/06/2023101,952 mi+536 mi
- 16/09/2024108,829 mi+6,877 mi
- 12/09/2025111,701 mi+2,872 mi
Average of roughly 6,295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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