2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DA12 YBN
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2012. Recorded mileage 136,063 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,063 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
DA12 YBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 136,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DA12 YBN Mileage History
- 05/09/2023125,850 mi
- 11/09/2023125,866 mi+16 mi
- 22/08/2024131,387 mi+5,521 mi
- 23/09/2025136,063 mi+4,676 mi
- 24/09/2025136,063 mi
Average of roughly 4,974 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA12 YBN 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 (DA12 YBN) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect looks like left hand drive lamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect looks like left hand drive lamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))”.
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