2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WH53 ANY
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 113,251 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,251 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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WH53 ANY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 113,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH53 ANY 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 (WH53 ANY) between June 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 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 (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
WH53 ANY Mileage History
- 09/06/201535,346 mi
- 31/07/201536,238 mi+892 mi
- 24/06/201637,079 mi+841 mi
- 27/06/201738,461 mi+1,382 mi
- 03/07/201841,956 mi+3,495 mi
- 15/06/201945,573 mi+3,617 mi
- 03/11/202051,540 mi+5,967 mi
- 27/10/202156,611 mi+5,071 mi
- 02/11/202156,669 mi+58 mi
- 31/10/202262,506 mi+5,837 mi
- 31/10/202262,506 mi
- 17/10/202372,884 mi+10,378 mi
- 04/10/202488,728 mi+15,844 mi
- 09/10/2025105,846 mi+17,118 mi
- 16/09/2026113,251 mi+7,405 mi
- 16/09/2026113,251 mi
Average of roughly 6,911 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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