2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · GL09 DXK
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 349,912 km. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2020)
- Recorded Odometer
- 349,912 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
GL09 DXK Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2020
- 349,912 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GL09 DXK Odometer History
- 15/06/201271,292 mi
- 16/08/201397,420 mi+26,128 mi
- 11/08/2014112,599 mi+15,179 mi
- 10/08/2015130,743 mi+18,144 mi
- 10/08/2015130,743 mi
- 26/07/2016159,019 mi+28,276 mi
- 23/08/2017186,410 mi+27,391 mi
- 17/02/2020343,339 km
- 13/06/2020349,912 km+6,573 km
Average of roughly 34,853 km per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
GL09 DXK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (GL09 DXK) between June 2012 and June 2020.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2020 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: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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