2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · W40 BJH
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/03/2012. Recorded mileage 97,396 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
W40 BJH Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2026
- 97,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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W40 BJH Mileage History
- 11/03/201540,145 mi
- 18/10/201650,455 mi+10,310 mi
- 12/10/201758,079 mi+7,624 mi
- 16/10/201865,839 mi+7,760 mi
- 10/10/201969,786 mi+3,947 mi
- 12/10/202071,158 mi+1,372 mi
- 13/10/202071,159 mi+1 mi
- 06/10/202175,908 mi+4,749 mi
- 11/10/202280,770 mi+4,862 mi
- 25/09/202385,209 mi+4,439 mi
- 08/10/202490,248 mi+5,039 mi
- 09/10/202593,885 mi+3,637 mi
- 05/10/202697,396 mi+3,511 mi
Average of roughly 4,948 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
W40 BJH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (W40 BJH) between March 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall egged (5.2.3 (d)”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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