2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · S7 MBU
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 137,172 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S7 MBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 137,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S7 MBU 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 (S7 MBU) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S7 MBU Mileage History
- 30/11/2022109,601 mi
- 30/11/2023118,779 mi+9,178 mi
- 25/11/2024128,438 mi+9,659 mi
- 29/11/2024128,675 mi+237 mi
- 20/11/2025137,172 mi+8,497 mi
Average of roughly 9,272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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