2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · S17 EBM
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21/10/2009. Recorded mileage 174,841 miles. MOT valid until 16/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1995cc
S17 EBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 174,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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S17 EBM Mileage History
- 13/01/2023158,108 mi
- 15/01/2024166,243 mi+8,135 mi
- 17/01/2024166,246 mi+3 mi
- 07/01/2025171,762 mi+5,516 mi
- 12/01/2026174,841 mi+3,079 mi
Average of roughly 5,581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S17 EBM 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 2009 BMW 520 (S17 EBM) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 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: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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