2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MU11 AHG
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 129,492 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MU11 AHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 129,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MU11 AHG 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 (MU11 AHG) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MU11 AHG Mileage History
- 21/03/202297,047 mi
- 04/07/2023102,987 mi+5,940 mi
- 06/07/2023102,989 mi+2 mi
- 21/01/2025117,866 mi+14,877 mi
- 17/02/2026129,492 mi+11,626 mi
Average of roughly 8,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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