2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · CA11 TAN
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2012. Recorded mileage 143,295 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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CA11 TAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 143,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA11 TAN 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 (CA11 TAN) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
CA11 TAN Mileage History
- 15/04/2024130,936 mi
- 25/04/2024131,058 mi+122 mi
- 02/05/2025137,117 mi+6,059 mi
- 02/05/2025137,117 mi
- 07/04/2026143,295 mi+6,178 mi
Average of roughly 6,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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