2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YB61 GFO
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 127,305 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YB61 GFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 127,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YB61 GFO Mileage History
- 03/05/202497,635 mi
- 09/05/202497,807 mi+172 mi
- 14/05/2025113,776 mi+15,969 mi
- 08/05/2026127,305 mi+13,529 mi
- 09/05/2026127,305 mi
Average of roughly 14,724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YB61 GFO 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 (YB61 GFO) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 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: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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