2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MM54 SEW
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 81,805 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM54 SEW Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 81,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM54 SEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (MM54 SEW) between August 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (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.
MM54 SEW Mileage History
- 24/08/201522,064 mi
- 24/08/201628,694 mi+6,630 mi
- 24/08/201736,210 mi+7,516 mi
- 03/09/201841,631 mi+5,421 mi
- 29/08/201945,482 mi+3,851 mi
- 29/08/201945,482 mi
- 03/09/202050,762 mi+5,280 mi
- 25/08/202152,875 mi+2,113 mi
- 24/08/202255,735 mi+2,860 mi
- 21/06/202358,076 mi+2,341 mi
- 04/06/202467,611 mi+9,535 mi
- 05/11/202472,398 mi+4,787 mi
- 04/11/202581,805 mi+9,407 mi
Average of roughly 5,858 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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