2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LA12 AAU
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05/08/2012. Recorded mileage 137,175 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,175 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
LA12 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 137,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LA12 AAU Mileage History
- 09/01/2023111,912 mi
- 06/01/2024117,297 mi+5,385 mi
- 06/01/2024117,297 mi
- 03/01/2025121,990 mi+4,693 mi
- 06/01/2026137,175 mi+15,185 mi
Average of roughly 8,444 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA12 AAU 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 (LA12 AAU) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 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 (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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