2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · VE12 ULW
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 127,302 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VE12 ULW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 127,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE12 ULW 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 (VE12 ULW) between May 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VE12 ULW Mileage History
- 07/05/2025109,013 mi
- 12/05/2025109,050 mi+37 mi
- 12/05/2025109,052 mi+2 mi
- 09/04/2026127,302 mi+18,250 mi
- 09/04/2026127,302 mi
Average of roughly 19,820 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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