2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LL61 AKP
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 299,707 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 299,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LL61 AKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 299,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LL61 AKP Mileage History
- 30/08/2022257,564 mi
- 19/09/2023273,971 mi+16,407 mi
- 19/09/2023273,971 mi
- 13/07/2024285,009 mi+11,038 mi
- 02/07/2025299,707 mi+14,698 mi
Average of roughly 14,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LL61 AKP MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (LL61 AKP) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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