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2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LC61 SWU

LC61 SWU

2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 154,011 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2012 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 10 Jun 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
Expired on 10 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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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.
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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

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LC61 SWU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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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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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.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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