2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DA51 PEG
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 168,199 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA51 PEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 168,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA51 PEG 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 (DA51 PEG) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides [rear ones] (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DA51 PEG Mileage History
- 25/07/2024127,413 mi
- 26/07/2024127,417 mi+4 mi
- 21/07/2025153,743 mi+26,326 mi
- 21/07/2025153,743 mi
- 21/07/2026168,199 mi+14,456 mi
Average of roughly 20,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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