2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SM12 TNO
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 140,512 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,512 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.
SM12 TNO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2024
- 140,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SM12 TNO Mileage History
- 12/06/201533,806 mi
- 31/05/201643,450 mi+9,644 mi
- 31/05/201643,450 mi
- 07/06/201752,454 mi+9,004 mi
- 21/05/201859,001 mi+6,547 mi
- 21/05/201859,001 mi
- 28/05/201970,445 mi+11,444 mi
- 29/05/201970,445 mi
- 23/11/202084,904 mi+14,459 mi
- 25/11/202084,904 mi
- 05/11/202196,712 mi+11,808 mi
- 05/11/202196,712 mi
- 14/11/2022110,958 mi+14,246 mi
- 14/11/2022110,958 mi
- 06/11/2023127,619 mi+16,661 mi
- 06/11/2023127,619 mi
- 21/11/2024140,511 mi+12,892 mi
- 27/11/2024140,512 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,276 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
SM12 TNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (SM12 TNO) between June 2015 and November 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (”.
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