2012 BMW 5 Series 520d M Sport Touring (RIB665) for sale in Knaresborough

2012 BMW 5 Series 520d M Sport Touring

110,000 miles Automatic Diesel 5 owners Knaresborough

Vehicle details

Year 2012

Registration RIB665

Fuel economy 55.4 mpg

Power 181 bhp

Engine 520d

Body type Estate

Transmission Automatic

Fuel Diesel

Doors 5

Description

The 2012 BMW 520d M Sport Touring balances brisk performance with refined long-distance comfort. Its 2.0-litre diesel and smooth 8-speed sport automatic deliver effortless overtakes and relaxed motorway cruising, while M Sport suspension sharpens body control without compromising ride quality.

Practicality matches the driving experience: a spacious touring load bay, comfortable sports seats in black Dakota leather and thoughtful cabin touches keep passengers happy on long trips. Recently serviced with a fresh MOT, new front brakes and tyres, this example is ready for immediate use and appeals to drivers seeking premium capability and everyday usability.

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Vehicle health & MOT history for RIB665

Poor MOT condition

High maintenance risk

Multiple issues, serious defects or strong wear signals found.

Last result: Passed Expires: 22 Sep 2027 Tests: 15

Wear and tear detected in MOT history

Repeated wear-related MOT notes found across tyre wear, brake wear, suspension wear

Vehicle has recorded MOT failures

MOT pass consistency is lower than ideal

23 Sep 2026

Mileage 110,519 miles

Passed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

11 Nov 2024

Mileage 99,136 miles

Passed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

11 Nov 2024

Mileage 99,136 miles

Failed

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

06 Nov 2023

Mileage 92,804 miles

Passed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

01 Nov 2023

Mileage 92,774 miles

Failed

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

31 Oct 2022

Mileage 81,513 miles

Passed

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

13 Oct 2021

Mileage 68,625 miles

Passed

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

12 Oct 2021

Mileage 68,624 miles

Failed

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

12 Oct 2020

Mileage 54,312 miles

Passed

04 Mar 2020

Mileage 54,303 miles

Passed

Best points and things to consider

Quick summary

Best points

Strengths

Priced very competitively against similar vehicles.
Low mileage for its age.
Efficient on fuel for regular driving.
Practical five-door layout.

Things to consider

Before travelling

MOT history suggests extra checks are sensible.
Repeated brake, tyre or wear advisories appear in the MOT history.
Condition indicators suggest extra checks are sensible.
Ownership history is higher than ideal.

2012 BMW 5 Series 520d M Sport Touring

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