2012 BMW 520D M Sport 2.0L Heavy oil · DS12 XJP
2012 BMW 520D M Sport (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 18 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 144,548 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D M SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DS12 XJP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 04/08/2026
- 144,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS12 XJP 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 520D M Sport (DS12 XJP) between March 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
DS12 XJP Mileage History
- 25/03/202292,498 mi
- 22/03/2023102,071 mi+9,573 mi
- 13/07/2024120,863 mi+18,792 mi
- 23/08/2025128,344 mi+7,481 mi
- 04/08/2026144,548 mi+16,204 mi
Average of roughly 11,933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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