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2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AF09 XGD

AF09 XGD

2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 186,760 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2009 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 03 Jan 2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
186,760 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 03 Jan 2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1995cc
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AF09 XGD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 06/01/2026
  • 186,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

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AF09 XGD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 03:10
MOT Analysis

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 (AF09 XGD) between February 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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AF09 XGD Mileage History

  1. 25/02/2023179,113 mi
  2. 24/02/2024181,020 mi+1,907 mi
  3. 04/01/2025183,433 mi+2,413 mi
  4. 04/01/2025183,433 mi
  5. 06/01/2026186,760 mi+3,327 mi

Average of roughly 2,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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