2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · GU09 YCL
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26/03/2009. Recorded mileage 172,953 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,953 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
GU09 YCL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2024
- 172,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 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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GU09 YCL Mileage History
- 15/03/201226,459 mi
- 15/03/201226,459 mi
- 18/01/201337,107 mi+10,648 mi
- 16/01/201460,234 mi+23,127 mi
- 23/12/201590,698 mi+30,464 mi
- 23/12/201590,698 mi
- 11/10/2016100,968 mi+10,270 mi
- 12/09/2017117,120 mi+16,152 mi
- 22/09/2018136,500 mi+19,380 mi
- 01/10/2018136,931 mi+431 mi
- 07/10/2019151,389 mi+14,458 mi
- 21/01/2021155,996 mi+4,607 mi
- 21/01/2021155,996 mi
- 15/01/2022159,713 mi+3,717 mi
- 29/12/2022164,530 mi+4,817 mi
- 22/01/2024172,953 mi+8,423 mi
Average of roughly 12,357 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
GU09 YCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (GU09 YCL) between March 2012 and January 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.