2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · J17 GAK
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2009. Recorded mileage 134,206 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,206 mi
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1995cc
J17 GAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 134,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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J17 GAK Mileage History
- 25/06/202478,441 mi
- 26/06/202478,443 mi+2 mi
- 14/08/2025110,379 mi+31,936 mi
- 13/08/2026134,206 mi+23,827 mi
- 13/08/2026134,206 mi
Average of roughly 26,143 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J17 GAK 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 (J17 GAK) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), 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 6 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: “Road wheel fixing missing O/S,N/S FRONT & REAR (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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