2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · GL12 KVC
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22/06/2012. Recorded mileage 139,239 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,239 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
GL12 KVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/06/2026
- 139,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GL12 KVC Mileage History
- 14/06/2023109,077 mi
- 12/06/2024132,410 mi+23,333 mi
- 09/07/2024132,735 mi+325 mi
- 27/06/2025135,761 mi+3,026 mi
- 12/06/2026139,239 mi+3,478 mi
Average of roughly 10,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL12 KVC 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 (GL12 KVC) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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