2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RF12 WHV
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/07/2012. Recorded mileage 280,427 miles. MOT valid until 29/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 280,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RF12 WHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 280,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RF12 WHV Mileage History
- 01/05/2024152,215 mi
- 19/08/2024152,309 mi+94 mi
- 30/08/2024152,309 mi
- 31/07/2025158,895 mi+6,586 mi
- 27/08/2026280,427 mi+121,532 mi
Average of roughly 55,226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF12 WHV 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 (RF12 WHV) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 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 (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Obligatory mirror missing glass (3.3 (a))”; “Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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