2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LB09 HDD
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 128,800 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB09 HDD Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2026
- 128,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB09 HDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (LB09 HDD) between July 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
LB09 HDD Mileage History
- 06/07/201259,363 mi
- 02/04/201369,607 mi+10,244 mi
- 29/03/201475,981 mi+6,374 mi
- 28/08/201585,032 mi+9,051 mi
- 26/08/201692,041 mi+7,009 mi
- 30/08/2017100,658 mi+8,617 mi
- 30/08/2017100,659 mi+1 mi
- 30/08/2018107,609 mi+6,950 mi
- 30/08/2018107,609 mi
- 02/08/2019112,173 mi+4,564 mi
- 18/08/2020114,094 mi+1,921 mi
- 20/08/2021114,892 mi+798 mi
- 23/08/2022116,673 mi+1,781 mi
- 16/10/2023117,904 mi+1,231 mi
- 28/11/2024119,980 mi+2,076 mi
- 09/10/2025123,980 mi+4,000 mi
- 17/10/2026128,800 mi+4,820 mi
Average of roughly 4,862 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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