2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · EA59 MUC
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 144,460 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
EA59 MUC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2024
- 144,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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EA59 MUC Mileage History
- 10/05/2022122,783 mi
- 06/05/2023133,315 mi+10,532 mi
- 11/05/2023133,315 mi
- 07/05/2024144,460 mi+11,145 mi
Average of roughly 10,878 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 MUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (EA59 MUC) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2024 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Road wheel more than one fixing missing one off each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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