2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · M31 ADF
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 47,475 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
M31 ADF Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2024
- 47,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M31 ADF Mileage History
- 18/04/20158,589 mi
- 23/04/201614,404 mi+5,815 mi
- 30/03/201719,423 mi+5,019 mi
- 20/04/201826,061 mi+6,638 mi
- 25/04/201931,770 mi+5,709 mi
- 16/01/202034,781 mi+3,011 mi
- 06/04/202239,237 mi+4,456 mi
- 04/04/202343,105 mi+3,868 mi
- 03/04/202447,475 mi+4,370 mi
Average of roughly 4,339 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
M31 ADF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (M31 ADF) between April 2015 and April 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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