2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · EU12 NKW
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 170,599 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EU12 NKW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 170,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU12 NKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (EU12 NKW) between April 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
EU12 NKW Mileage History
- 10/04/201565,433 mi
- 21/03/201685,956 mi+20,523 mi
- 11/04/2017109,279 mi+23,323 mi
- 09/04/2018204,318 mi+95,039 mi
- 11/04/2018204,510 mi+192 mi
- 13/04/2018204,516 mi+6 mi
- 16/04/2019138,020 mi-66,496 mi
- 21/08/2020143,449 mi+5,429 mi
- 17/08/2021147,322 mi+3,873 mi
- 16/08/2022151,198 mi+3,876 mi
- 22/08/2023156,919 mi+5,721 mi
- 19/08/2024161,583 mi+4,664 mi
- 14/08/2025166,427 mi+4,844 mi
- 14/08/2025166,428 mi+1 mi
- 11/08/2026170,497 mi+4,069 mi
- 24/08/2026170,599 mi+102 mi
Average of roughly 9,247 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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