2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MA12 BVU
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 138,799 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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MA12 BVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 138,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
MA12 BVU 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 (MA12 BVU) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MA12 BVU Mileage History
- 03/08/2023117,382 mi
- 08/08/2024125,806 mi+8,424 mi
- 07/08/2025131,822 mi+6,016 mi
- 03/08/2026138,720 mi+6,898 mi
- 07/08/2026138,799 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 7,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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