2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · BS 5688
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 175,161 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BS 5688 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 175,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BS 5688 Mileage History
- 20/03/2023139,793 mi
- 21/03/2023139,799 mi+6 mi
- 02/02/2024145,140 mi+5,341 mi
- 03/01/2025162,998 mi+17,858 mi
- 13/02/2026175,161 mi+12,163 mi
Average of roughly 12,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BS 5688 MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (BS 5688) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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