2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FE12 TNF
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 112,791 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,791 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.
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FE12 TNF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2023
- 112,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE12 TNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (FE12 TNF) between February 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 2023 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 (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 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: “Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
FE12 TNF Mileage History
- 26/02/2022103,802 mi
- 10/04/2023112,771 mi+8,969 mi
- 20/04/2023112,791 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 7,853 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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