2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · GT52 OGT
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 196,629 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GT52 OGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 196,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GT52 OGT 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 (GT52 OGT) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GT52 OGT Mileage History
- 22/05/2023151,900 mi
- 18/05/2024162,012 mi+10,112 mi
- 15/05/2025180,509 mi+18,497 mi
- 27/05/2025180,782 mi+273 mi
- 29/04/2026196,629 mi+15,847 mi
Average of roughly 15,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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