2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YE12 HDG
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 102,656 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Sept 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,656 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.
YE12 HDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2019
- 102,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YE12 HDG Mileage History
- 12/06/201538,009 mi
- 23/05/201657,133 mi+19,124 mi
- 03/07/201778,423 mi+21,290 mi
- 22/06/201891,673 mi+13,250 mi
- 15/06/2019102,656 mi+10,983 mi
Average of roughly 16,128 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YE12 HDG 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 (YE12 HDG) between June 2015 and June 2019.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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