2012 BMW 520D M Sport Auto 2.0L Heavy oil · LO62 GXA
2012 BMW 520D M Sport Auto (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 20 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 185,619 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D M SPORT AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LO62 GXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 185,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO62 GXA 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 520D M Sport Auto (LO62 GXA) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LO62 GXA Mileage History
- 06/07/2022155,779 mi
- 07/07/2022155,781 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/2024166,948 mi+11,167 mi
- 03/08/2026185,146 mi+18,198 mi
- 07/08/2026185,619 mi+473 mi
Average of roughly 7,299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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