2012 BMW 520D Efficientdynamics 2.0L Diesel · RO62 SYY
2012 BMW 520D Efficientdynamics (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 231,766 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D EFFICIENTDYNAMICS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,766 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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RO62 SYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 231,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RO62 SYY 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 520D Efficientdynamics (RO62 SYY) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RO62 SYY Mileage History
- 30/06/2023193,828 mi
- 03/07/2023193,937 mi+109 mi
- 26/07/2024209,898 mi+15,961 mi
- 17/08/2025231,658 mi+21,760 mi
- 20/08/2025231,766 mi+108 mi
Average of roughly 17,725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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