2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FN12 WPU
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13/03/2012. Recorded mileage 124,587 miles. MOT valid until 16/08/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,587 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
FN12 WPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 124,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FN12 WPU Mileage History
- 03/07/202495,123 mi
- 15/08/2025109,236 mi+14,113 mi
- 18/08/2025109,313 mi+77 mi
- 04/08/2026124,581 mi+15,268 mi
- 10/08/2026124,587 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 14,007 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FN12 WPU 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 (FN12 WPU) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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