2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LA12 EZJ
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 343,238 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 343,238 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LA12 EZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 343,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA12 EZJ 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 EZJ) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 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 (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LA12 EZJ Mileage History
- 16/05/2023335,266 mi
- 16/05/2023335,268 mi+2 mi
- 18/05/2024337,903 mi+2,635 mi
- 17/05/2025340,483 mi+2,580 mi
- 16/05/2026343,238 mi+2,755 mi
Average of roughly 2,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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