2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FD09 RZC
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 165,699 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD09 RZC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 165,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD09 RZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (FD09 RZC) between May 2012 and April 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
FD09 RZC Mileage History
- 31/05/201223,424 mi
- 15/04/201330,881 mi+7,457 mi
- 15/04/201330,881 mi
- 08/07/201332,842 mi+1,961 mi
- 08/07/201332,842 mi
- 07/07/201444,190 mi+11,348 mi
- 04/07/201560,959 mi+16,769 mi
- 02/07/201678,284 mi+17,325 mi
- 05/07/201678,432 mi+148 mi
- 07/07/201789,887 mi+11,455 mi
- 07/07/201789,887 mi
- 02/10/2018102,220 mi+12,333 mi
- 02/10/2018102,220 mi
- 01/10/2019111,760 mi+9,540 mi
- 01/10/2019111,760 mi
- 19/10/2020118,251 mi+6,491 mi
- 18/10/2021126,193 mi+7,942 mi
- 17/02/2023137,625 mi+11,432 mi
- 17/02/2023137,625 mi
- 28/02/2024149,415 mi+11,790 mi
- 10/04/2025165,698 mi+16,283 mi
- 14/04/2025165,699 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,054 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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