2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YK62 VBP
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 80,333 miles. MOT valid until 02 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK62 VBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2026
- 80,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK62 VBP 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 (YK62 VBP) between December 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 May 2026 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YK62 VBP Mileage History
- 18/12/202374,077 mi
- 21/12/202374,077 mi
- 27/11/202476,577 mi+2,500 mi
- 13/11/202579,103 mi+2,526 mi
- 04/05/202680,333 mi+1,230 mi
Average of roughly 2,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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