2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YF12 HSE
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 128,599 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF12 HSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 128,599 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.
YF12 HSE 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 (YF12 HSE) between September 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YF12 HSE Mileage History
- 17/09/2022111,768 mi
- 17/09/2022111,768 mi
- 03/06/2023114,777 mi+3,009 mi
- 17/05/2024121,329 mi+6,552 mi
- 23/07/2025128,599 mi+7,270 mi
Average of roughly 5,910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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