2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YA12 CEX
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 100,126 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA12 CEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 100,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA12 CEX 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 CEX) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
YA12 CEX Mileage History
- 19/02/202494,435 mi
- 19/02/202597,537 mi+3,102 mi
- 24/02/202597,537 mi
- 23/02/2026100,126 mi+2,589 mi
- 24/02/2026100,126 mi
Average of roughly 2,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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