2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · VE12 CXW
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 155,229 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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VE12 CXW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 155,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE12 CXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (VE12 CXW) between June 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
VE12 CXW Mileage History
- 09/06/201528,401 mi
- 10/06/201528,401 mi
- 15/09/201637,589 mi+9,188 mi
- 29/08/201748,019 mi+10,430 mi
- 25/04/201853,663 mi+5,644 mi
- 17/04/201963,171 mi+9,508 mi
- 21/08/202073,908 mi+10,737 mi
- 22/08/202073,908 mi
- 16/08/202180,509 mi+6,601 mi
- 26/07/202288,490 mi+7,981 mi
- 28/07/202397,767 mi+9,277 mi
- 28/07/202397,767 mi
- 09/08/2024114,825 mi+17,058 mi
- 15/08/2024114,825 mi
- 15/08/2025135,283 mi+20,458 mi
- 31/07/2026155,229 mi+19,946 mi
Average of roughly 11,382 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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