2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SB12 UHO
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 115,983 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB12 UHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 115,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB12 UHO 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 (SB12 UHO) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SB12 UHO Mileage History
- 12/09/202397,358 mi
- 29/08/2024104,667 mi+7,309 mi
- 11/09/2025110,616 mi+5,949 mi
- 11/09/2025110,621 mi+5 mi
- 16/09/2026115,983 mi+5,362 mi
Average of roughly 6,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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