2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LM12 CBY

The 2012 BMW 520 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2025-09-02 at 107,169 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed clean. The only blemish is a fail on 2023-08-25 at 97,710 miles that was immediately retested and passed on 2023-08-31 at 97,718 miles with no defects listed, indicating a likely administrative or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than a serious fault. Mileage sits at 107,169 over roughly 14 years, an average of about 7,655 miles per year, which is typical for the age. The record shows steady annual accumulation: 93,909 miles in September 2022, 97,718 in August 2023, 102,914 in September 2024, and 107,169 in September 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The clean pass history across all dated entries suggests the previous owner kept basic statutory upkeep current, though the sparse advisory data limits deeper insight into wear items. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and BMW's known structural rust propensity. The MOT record flags no advisories on these components, but the absence of noted wear does not confirm sound condition at 107,169 miles. Prior to purchase, verify the 2023-08-25 fail reason via DVLA records and confirm the retest cleared it legitimately. Given the clean and consistent history, focus physical checks on tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and underbody integrity rather than anticipating major mechanical defects from the supplied data.