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2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DK09 WGP

DK09 WGP

2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 236,890 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2009 · Chester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 15 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
236,890 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1995cc
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DK09 WGP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
  • 236,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DK09 WGP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Nov 2026, 14:04
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 (DK09 WGP) between September 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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DK09 WGP Mileage History

  1. 04/09/2023202,975 mi
  2. 11/09/2023203,447 mi+472 mi
  3. 14/10/2024216,953 mi+13,506 mi
  4. 09/11/2024218,262 mi+1,309 mi
  5. 17/07/2026236,890 mi+18,628 mi

Average of roughly 11,831 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
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Valid MOT
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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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