2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FG59 OVB
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 69,890 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FG59 OVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 69,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FG59 OVB Mileage History
- 22/08/202362,797 mi
- 27/08/202464,975 mi+2,178 mi
- 19/08/202566,478 mi+1,503 mi
- 20/08/202566,479 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/202669,890 mi+3,411 mi
Average of roughly 2,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG59 OVB 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 OVB) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 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: Steering (4 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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar dro”.
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