2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SL62 GFK
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 126,883 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,883 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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SL62 GFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 126,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL62 GFK 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 (SL62 GFK) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SL62 GFK Mileage History
- 18/11/2021102,584 mi
- 19/11/2021102,586 mi+2 mi
- 24/07/2023106,027 mi+3,441 mi
- 26/09/2024114,830 mi+8,803 mi
- 26/11/2025126,883 mi+12,053 mi
Average of roughly 6,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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