2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SO12 LTV
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 161,254 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 LTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 161,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO12 LTV 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 (SO12 LTV) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SO12 LTV Mileage History
- 27/09/2023128,640 mi
- 11/09/2024139,919 mi+11,279 mi
- 13/09/2024139,919 mi
- 18/09/2025151,317 mi+11,398 mi
- 22/09/2026161,254 mi+9,937 mi
Average of roughly 10,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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