2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YA12 CFJ
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 124,108 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,108 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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YA12 CFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2024
- 124,108 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.
YA12 CFJ 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 CFJ) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2024 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking suspension airbag deflated suspension not operating correctly (5.3.5 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YA12 CFJ Mileage History
- 26/02/2022100,055 mi
- 28/02/2022100,055 mi
- 27/02/2023105,615 mi+5,560 mi
- 27/02/2023105,615 mi
- 24/02/2024124,108 mi+18,493 mi
Average of roughly 12,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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