2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · OL54 ELL
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 219,862 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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OL54 ELL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 219,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OL54 ELL 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 (OL54 ELL) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
OL54 ELL Mileage History
- 19/06/2024189,125 mi
- 23/06/2025200,797 mi+11,672 mi
- 24/06/2025200,836 mi+39 mi
- 18/06/2026219,862 mi+19,026 mi
- 18/06/2026219,862 mi
Average of roughly 15,400 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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