2012 BMW 520D M Sport Auto 2.0L Diesel · SW62 OTE
2012 BMW 520D M Sport Auto (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 129,956 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D M SPORT AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,956 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.
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SW62 OTE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 129,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SW62 OTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520D M Sport Auto (SW62 OTE) between October 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (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.
SW62 OTE Mileage History
- 28/10/2021106,447 mi
- 09/11/2022113,009 mi+6,562 mi
- 14/08/2024118,400 mi+5,391 mi
- 05/09/2025129,956 mi+11,556 mi
Average of roughly 6,098 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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