2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FP12 XFE
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 110,749 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP12 XFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 110,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP12 XFE 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 (FP12 XFE) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (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: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FP12 XFE Mileage History
- 16/11/202392,884 mi
- 27/08/2024100,472 mi+7,588 mi
- 28/08/2024100,472 mi
- 18/08/2025108,851 mi+8,379 mi
- 07/10/2025110,749 mi+1,898 mi
Average of roughly 9,444 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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