2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FE09 LBX
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 199,295 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE09 LBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 199,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE09 LBX 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 (FE09 LBX) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FE09 LBX Mileage History
- 01/04/2023196,922 mi
- 01/04/2023196,922 mi
- 05/04/2024197,953 mi+1,031 mi
- 16/02/2026199,290 mi+1,337 mi
- 17/02/2026199,295 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 823 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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