2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · KX12 UHJ
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 179,713 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
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KX12 UHJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 24/08/2023
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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KX12 UHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (KX12 UHJ) between April 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size fitted 215/55/17 fitted ( requires ”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose one wheel stud appears to be crossed and not fully fitted (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf appears to have been removed (8.2.2.1 (c))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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