2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FP61 VVR
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 172,213 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP61 VVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 172,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FP61 VVR 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 (FP61 VVR) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FP61 VVR Mileage History
- 03/04/2023251,357 km
- 21/03/2024168,555 mi
- 01/07/2024168,595 mi+40 mi
- 03/07/2025172,210 mi+3,615 mi
- 07/07/2025172,213 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly -35,010 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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