2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WV12 HXC
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 179,767 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV12 HXC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 179,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV12 HXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (WV12 HXC) between February 2015 and June 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 45 zr 18 100y (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
WV12 HXC Mileage History
- 26/02/201563,507 mi
- 11/02/201680,890 mi+17,383 mi
- 21/02/201798,196 mi+17,306 mi
- 22/02/2018113,822 mi+15,626 mi
- 23/02/2018113,822 mi
- 10/07/2019126,734 mi+12,912 mi
- 12/07/2019126,736 mi+2 mi
- 22/06/2020136,151 mi+9,415 mi
- 22/06/2020136,151 mi
- 07/07/2021143,919 mi+7,768 mi
- 20/06/2022152,921 mi+9,002 mi
- 24/06/2022152,982 mi+61 mi
- 12/06/2023161,122 mi+8,140 mi
- 13/06/2023161,172 mi+50 mi
- 13/06/2024169,780 mi+8,608 mi
- 03/06/2025179,767 mi+9,987 mi
- 05/06/2025179,767 mi
Average of roughly 11,317 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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