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2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LC61 SWU

LC61 SWU

2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11/01/2012. Recorded mileage 154,011 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2012 · Stanmore (North London)
MOT Status
Valid until 10/06/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
154,011 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/06/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle remains roadworthy; the latest MOT on 3 June 2025 at 154,011 miles passed without any recorded defects, indicating a stable maintenance record over the past four years. For a 2012 BMW 520, 154,011 miles equates to roughly 11,000 miles per annum, a mileage rate that sits comfortably within the normal range for a car of this age. The MOTs show a steady increase of about 10‑12 k miles between each annual test – 121,450 miles in April 2022, 131,605 miles in June 2023, 142,422 miles in June 2024 and 154,011 miles in June 2025 – with no significant gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest periods of neglect or heavy short‑term use. Although the record contains no recurring advisories, a prospective buyer should still verify the condition of wear items that are not captured by MOT data. Inspect tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, confirm brake pads and discs are within service limits, and feel for any play in the front and rear suspension bushes or coil springs. A visual check for surface corrosion on the chassis, exhaust system integrity and any fluid leaks will further corroborate the clean MOT history. A short test drive will reveal the state of steering feel, any binding in the brake system, and the overall smoothness of the power‑train. With no MOT‑recorded faults, the car appears to have been maintained consistently, but confirming the consumables and structural components in person remains essential before purchase.

LC61 SWU Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
  • 154,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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LC61 SWU Mileage History

  1. 28/04/2022121,450 mi
  2. 09/06/2023131,605 mi+10,155 mi
  3. 11/06/2024142,422 mi+10,817 mi
  4. 03/06/2025154,011 mi+11,589 mi

Average of roughly 10,507 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

LC61 SWU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 20 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (LC61 SWU) between April 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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