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2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · M23 SDE

M23 SDE

2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2009. Recorded mileage 163,733 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1997cc

M23 SDE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2025
  • 163,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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M23 SDE Mileage History

  1. 19/07/2022136,026 mi
  2. 11/07/2023152,069 mi+16,043 mi
  3. 11/07/2023152,069 mi
  4. 18/07/2024157,966 mi+5,897 mi
  5. 21/06/2025163,733 mi+5,767 mi

Average of roughly 9,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M23 SDE MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (M23 SDE) between July 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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Vehicle & Plate History

Previous plates for this vehicle

GB
WN59UBU
11/06/2026

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