2009 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · AFZ 1450
2009 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 173,470 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AFZ 1450 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 173,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AFZ 1450 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 5 Series (AFZ 1450) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AFZ 1450 Mileage History
- 03/03/2023150,879 mi
- 03/02/2024154,086 mi+3,207 mi
- 03/02/2024154,097 mi+11 mi
- 27/02/2025159,009 mi+4,912 mi
- 26/02/2026173,470 mi+14,461 mi
Average of roughly 7,562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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