2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DF12 FFU
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2012. Recorded mileage 159,448 miles. MOT valid until 08/05/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DF12 FFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 159,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DF12 FFU Mileage History
- 27/04/2023146,986 mi
- 18/04/2024150,884 mi+3,898 mi
- 30/04/2025156,057 mi+5,173 mi
- 30/04/2025156,057 mi
- 06/05/2026159,448 mi+3,391 mi
Average of roughly 4,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF12 FFU 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 (DF12 FFU) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 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 (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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