2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YC12 FFJ
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05/04/2012. Recorded mileage 120,728 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 06/04/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,728 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
YC12 FFJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2022
- 120,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for YC12FFJ.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for YC12FFJ. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
YC12 FFJ Mileage History
- 01/04/2022120,728 mi
- 01/04/2022120,728 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
YC12 FFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (YC12 FFJ) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (YC12 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as YC12FFJ.
NISSAN
NAVARA
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
A-CLASS
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
MERCEDES-BENZ
ML
MERCEDES
R350 CDI 4 MATIC ESTATE
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
MERCEDES-BENZ
C250 SPORT CDI BLUEEFFI-CY A