2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RO12 NKN
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 120,760 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,760 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.
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RO12 NKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
- 120,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RO12 NKN 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 (RO12 NKN) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
RO12 NKN Mileage History
- 08/07/202264,279 mi
- 16/06/202368,035 mi+3,756 mi
- 23/07/202485,543 mi+17,508 mi
- 19/07/2025104,053 mi+18,510 mi
- 25/07/2026120,760 mi+16,707 mi
Average of roughly 13,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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