2012 BMW 520D SE 2.0L Heavy oil · RE12 MVL
2012 BMW 520D SE (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 29 May 2012. Recorded mileage 159,008 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D SE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE12 MVL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2025
- 159,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE12 MVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520D Se (RE12 MVL) between May 2015 and June 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 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). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
RE12 MVL Mileage History
- 07/05/201553,414 mi
- 16/05/201668,863 mi+15,449 mi
- 18/05/201668,863 mi
- 09/05/201779,950 mi+11,087 mi
- 23/04/201893,312 mi+13,362 mi
- 20/05/2019107,158 mi+13,846 mi
- 13/10/2021132,504 mi+25,346 mi
- 09/10/2022140,889 mi+8,385 mi
- 12/09/2023148,302 mi+7,413 mi
- 20/09/2024156,314 mi+8,012 mi
- 21/06/2025159,008 mi+2,694 mi
Average of roughly 10,430 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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