2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LL53 DAF
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 193,565 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL53 DAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 193,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL53 DAF 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 (LL53 DAF) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 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 (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
LL53 DAF Mileage History
- 22/05/2023159,249 mi
- 24/05/2024167,576 mi+8,327 mi
- 04/06/2024167,740 mi+164 mi
- 27/06/2025182,108 mi+14,368 mi
- 10/06/2026193,565 mi+11,457 mi
Average of roughly 11,239 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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