2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YB12 YDF
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 127,049 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YB12 YDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 127,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YB12 YDF Mileage History
- 19/07/202294,867 mi
- 15/07/2023112,953 mi+18,086 mi
- 15/07/2023112,953 mi
- 19/07/2024120,213 mi+7,260 mi
- 01/09/2025127,049 mi+6,836 mi
Average of roughly 10,309 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YB12 YDF MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (YB12 YDF) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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