2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · BN12 HCL
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 126,641 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BN12 HCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 126,641 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BN12 HCL Mileage History
- 09/03/2024108,642 mi
- 10/02/2025117,522 mi+8,880 mi
- 10/02/2025117,522 mi
- 04/02/2026126,506 mi+8,984 mi
- 13/02/2026126,641 mi+135 mi
Average of roughly 9,311 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BN12 HCL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (BN12 HCL) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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