2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · T1 SRP
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16/03/2012. Recorded mileage 136,601 miles. MOT valid until 10/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,601 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
T1 SRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 136,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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T1 SRP Mileage History
- 14/03/2023111,470 mi
- 12/04/2024120,839 mi+9,369 mi
- 07/04/2025128,189 mi+7,350 mi
- 07/04/2025128,189 mi
- 08/04/2026136,601 mi+8,412 mi
Average of roughly 8,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T1 SRP 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 (T1 SRP) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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