2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · ST12 VDV
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2012. Recorded mileage 186,041 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
ST12 VDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 186,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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ST12 VDV Mileage History
- 05/04/202214,000 mi
- 08/04/2022140,251 mi+126,251 mi
- 12/04/2023169,962 mi+29,711 mi
- 11/04/2024182,998 mi+13,036 mi
- 10/04/2025186,041 mi+3,043 mi
Average of roughly 57,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ST12 VDV 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 (ST12 VDV) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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