2012 BMW 520D SE 2.0L 5 Door Auto Estate 2.0L Diesel · YK12 LHP
2012 BMW 520D SE 2.0L 5 Door Auto Estate (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 158,120 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D SE 2.0L 5 DOOR AUTO ESTATE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,120 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.
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YK12 LHP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
- 158,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK12 LHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Bmw 520D Se 2.0L 5 Door Auto Estate (YK12 LHP) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
YK12 LHP Mileage History
- 19/04/2022140,215 mi
- 10/07/2023154,052 mi+13,837 mi
- 15/06/2024157,833 mi+3,781 mi
- 19/07/2025158,120 mi+287 mi
Average of roughly 5,509 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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