2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YA12 BDU
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/06/2012. Recorded mileage 204,858 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,858 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
YA12 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2025
- 204,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YA12 BDU Mileage History
- 05/01/2022152,269 mi
- 05/01/2023165,320 mi+13,051 mi
- 13/01/2023165,326 mi+6 mi
- 24/01/2024188,563 mi+23,237 mi
- 29/01/2025204,858 mi+16,295 mi
Average of roughly 17,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA12 BDU 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 BDU) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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