2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · M5 SFJ
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/06/2012. Recorded mileage 117,268 miles. MOT valid until 01/02/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
M5 SFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 117,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M5 SFJ Mileage History
- 01/12/2023102,301 mi
- 26/01/2024103,784 mi+1,483 mi
- 02/02/2024103,789 mi+5 mi
- 30/01/2025112,066 mi+8,277 mi
- 16/01/2026117,268 mi+5,202 mi
Average of roughly 7,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M5 SFJ 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 (M5 SFJ) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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