2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SM12 XOW
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 132,023 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM12 XOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 132,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SM12 XOW Mileage History
- 31/03/202395,699 mi
- 23/03/2024107,338 mi+11,639 mi
- 02/04/2024107,602 mi+264 mi
- 25/03/2025121,678 mi+14,076 mi
- 19/03/2026132,023 mi+10,345 mi
Average of roughly 12,239 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM12 XOW 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 (SM12 XOW) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape & has cuts (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Out of shape & has cuts (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 ”.
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