2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · PX12 UBH
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 162,124 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,124 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.
PX12 UBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 162,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PX12 UBH Mileage History
- 04/03/2022122,957 mi
- 10/03/2023128,382 mi+5,425 mi
- 27/02/2024133,644 mi+5,262 mi
- 25/03/2025141,021 mi+7,377 mi
- 24/03/2026162,124 mi+21,103 mi
Average of roughly 9,658 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PX12 UBH 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 (PX12 UBH) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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