2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SM12 AXZ
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 May 2012. Recorded mileage 126,882 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM12 AXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 126,882 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SM12 AXZ Mileage History
- 05/11/2022108,597 mi
- 25/01/2024110,284 mi+1,687 mi
- 04/02/2025116,295 mi+6,011 mi
- 05/02/2026126,879 mi+10,584 mi
- 06/02/2026126,882 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM12 AXZ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (SM12 AXZ) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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