2012 BMW 520D SE Auto 2.0L Heavy oil · RL08 BAX
2012 BMW 520D SE Auto (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 09 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 146,038 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D SE AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 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.
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RL08 BAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 146,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RL08 BAX 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 520D Se Auto (RL08 BAX) between May 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RL08 BAX Mileage History
- 17/05/2022118,667 mi
- 05/07/2023122,278 mi+3,611 mi
- 11/06/2025136,905 mi+14,627 mi
- 23/09/2026145,934 mi+9,029 mi
- 28/09/2026146,038 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 6,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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