2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · JL55 JAY
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 141,745 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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JL55 JAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 141,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JL55 JAY 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 (JL55 JAY) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 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 (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Moisture in headlight unit (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
JL55 JAY Mileage History
- 25/04/2024114,697 mi
- 26/04/2024114,697 mi
- 22/04/2025128,552 mi+13,855 mi
- 24/04/2025128,648 mi+96 mi
- 13/04/2026141,745 mi+13,097 mi
Average of roughly 13,757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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