2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · S13 VBS
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 131,099 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,099 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.
S13 VBS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 131,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S13 VBS Mileage History
- 04/06/201533,654 mi
- 13/06/201644,121 mi+10,467 mi
- 30/06/201748,421 mi+4,300 mi
- 24/08/201861,665 mi+13,244 mi
- 05/09/201975,811 mi+14,146 mi
- 05/09/201975,812 mi+1 mi
- 05/09/202083,035 mi+7,223 mi
- 10/09/202083,049 mi+14 mi
- 14/10/202188,951 mi+5,902 mi
- 15/10/202188,985 mi+34 mi
- 21/10/2022100,557 mi+11,572 mi
- 18/10/2023114,953 mi+14,396 mi
- 18/10/2023114,953 mi
- 18/10/2024119,694 mi+4,741 mi
- 17/10/2025129,524 mi+9,830 mi
- 25/09/2026131,099 mi+1,575 mi
Average of roughly 8,616 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
S13 VBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (S13 VBS) between June 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45r18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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