2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FG59 OBC
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 177,027 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FG59 OBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2026
- 177,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FG59 OBC Mileage History
- 14/09/2023156,308 mi
- 10/10/2024160,232 mi+3,924 mi
- 18/10/2024160,236 mi+4 mi
- 04/10/2025165,786 mi+5,550 mi
- 12/09/2026177,027 mi+11,241 mi
Average of roughly 6,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG59 OBC 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 (FG59 OBC) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2026 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 (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))”.
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