2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FD09 YZS
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05/08/2009. Recorded mileage 163,348 miles. MOT valid until 19/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1995cc
FD09 YZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 163,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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FD09 YZS Mileage History
- 31/10/2023155,866 mi
- 17/10/2024159,512 mi+3,646 mi
- 20/11/2024159,588 mi+76 mi
- 15/11/2025163,348 mi+3,760 mi
- 15/11/2025163,348 mi
Average of roughly 3,663 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD09 YZS 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 520 (FD09 YZS) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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