2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SW04 EED
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 118,396 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,396 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.
SW04 EED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 118,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW04 EED Mileage History
- 29/01/202489,122 mi
- 30/01/202489,122 mi
- 25/01/202599,755 mi+10,633 mi
- 17/01/2026118,067 mi+18,312 mi
- 26/01/2026118,396 mi+329 mi
Average of roughly 14,685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW04 EED MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (SW04 EED) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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