2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LB12 GVP
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2012. Recorded mileage 113,925 miles. MOT valid until 26/10/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,925 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
LB12 GVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 113,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LB12 GVP Mileage History
- 29/08/2023109,383 mi
- 22/10/2024112,278 mi+2,895 mi
- 25/10/2024112,300 mi+22 mi
- 21/10/2025113,919 mi+1,619 mi
- 27/10/2025113,925 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB12 GVP 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 (LB12 GVP) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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