2012 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YK62 XEP
2012 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 145,187 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,187 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.
YK62 XEP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
- 145,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YK62 XEP Mileage History
- 12/08/201534,372 mi
- 12/08/201534,372 mi
- 13/09/201647,643 mi+13,271 mi
- 22/09/201647,674 mi+31 mi
- 08/09/201755,323 mi+7,649 mi
- 02/12/201761,349 mi+6,026 mi
- 27/11/201881,008 mi+19,659 mi
- 27/11/201881,008 mi
- 02/12/201994,773 mi+13,765 mi
- 02/12/201994,773 mi
- 03/12/2020100,916 mi+6,143 mi
- 16/12/2020100,942 mi+26 mi
- 03/06/2021104,043 mi+3,101 mi
- 26/05/2022109,441 mi+5,398 mi
- 03/07/2023121,060 mi+11,619 mi
- 02/07/2024122,299 mi+1,239 mi
- 02/07/2024122,299 mi
- 25/07/2025133,200 mi+10,901 mi
- 25/07/2026145,187 mi+11,987 mi
Average of roughly 10,119 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
YK62 XEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 520 (YK62 XEP) between August 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275-35/19 (5.2.3 (e))”.
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