2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FSX 38
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/06/2012. Recorded mileage 131,729 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,729 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
FSX 38 Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 131,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FSX 38 Mileage History
- 24/08/201532,118 mi
- 13/09/201639,455 mi+7,337 mi
- 22/10/201745,815 mi+6,360 mi
- 11/10/201857,434 mi+11,619 mi
- 11/10/201857,434 mi
- 10/10/201969,058 mi+11,624 mi
- 10/10/201969,058 mi
- 14/10/202075,563 mi+6,505 mi
- 30/10/202186,146 mi+10,583 mi
- 28/10/202294,214 mi+8,068 mi
- 15/11/202294,448 mi+234 mi
- 03/07/2023101,883 mi+7,435 mi
- 08/07/2024115,913 mi+14,030 mi
- 25/06/2025131,729 mi+15,816 mi
Average of roughly 10,127 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
FSX 38 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (FSX 38) between August 2015 and June 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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