2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SJ12 VFZ
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 162,979 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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SJ12 VFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2026
- 162,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ12 VFZ 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 (SJ12 VFZ) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
SJ12 VFZ Mileage History
- 20/09/2024136,460 mi
- 25/09/2025147,571 mi+11,111 mi
- 25/09/2026162,417 mi+14,846 mi
- 26/09/2026162,443 mi+26 mi
- 10/10/2026162,979 mi+536 mi
Average of roughly 12,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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