2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MT12 OMR
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 166,979 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT12 OMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/04/2025
- 166,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT12 OMR 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 (MT12 OMR) between January 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced door pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn outer edge - 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wires fouling on inner wheel rim (4.11 (a) (iii))”.
MT12 OMR Mileage History
- 04/01/2023146,134 mi
- 11/01/2023146,136 mi+2 mi
- 12/04/2024156,559 mi+10,423 mi
- 13/04/2024156,559 mi
- 28/04/2025166,979 mi+10,420 mi
Average of roughly 9,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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