2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YF12 LDD
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 171,394 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YF12 LDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 171,394 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YF12 LDD Mileage History
- 30/11/2023151,265 mi
- 16/09/2024159,641 mi+8,376 mi
- 17/09/2024159,643 mi+2 mi
- 16/09/2025171,379 mi+11,736 mi
- 22/09/2025171,394 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 11,106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YF12 LDD MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (YF12 LDD) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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