2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MJ12 ODY
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 May 2012. Recorded mileage 198,947 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MJ12 ODY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 198,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MJ12 ODY Mileage History
- 02/02/2023171,622 mi
- 07/02/2024181,344 mi+9,722 mi
- 09/02/2024181,344 mi
- 23/01/2025189,737 mi+8,393 mi
- 27/01/2026198,947 mi+9,210 mi
Average of roughly 9,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MJ12 ODY 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 (MJ12 ODY) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 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: Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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