2012 BMW 520D SE Auto 2.0L Diesel · FP12 ADE
2012 BMW 520D SE Auto (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 122,575 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D SE AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
FP12 ADE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 122,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FP12 ADE Mileage History
- 13/10/2023104,046 mi
- 20/10/2023104,312 mi+266 mi
- 18/10/2024113,479 mi+9,167 mi
- 18/10/2024113,479 mi
- 20/10/2025122,575 mi+9,096 mi
Average of roughly 9,170 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FP12 ADE 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 Se Auto Unknown (FP12 ADE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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