2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · P5 TYS
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 108,335 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,335 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.
P5 TYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 108,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P5 TYS Mileage History
- 02/12/202278,602 mi
- 02/12/202278,602 mi
- 30/08/202382,936 mi+4,334 mi
- 27/08/202493,764 mi+10,828 mi
- 27/08/2025108,335 mi+14,571 mi
Average of roughly 10,870 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P5 TYS 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 (P5 TYS) between December 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 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: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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