2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YA12 BCZ
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 134,969 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA12 BCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 134,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YA12 BCZ 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 (YA12 BCZ) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YA12 BCZ Mileage History
- 20/03/2024114,530 mi
- 26/03/2025127,706 mi+13,176 mi
- 26/03/2025127,708 mi+2 mi
- 25/03/2026134,967 mi+7,259 mi
- 02/04/2026134,969 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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