2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LB09 TYY

The most recent MOT, on 27 February 2023, resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, so the car was roadworthy at that point. The maintenance trend is stable on paper, but the record is now stale: the certificate expired in February 2024, and no further test appears on file. That leaves the vehicle's condition unverified for roughly two and a half years. The mileage stands at 160,549, which over seventeen years equates to about 9,444 miles per annum — a typical figure for a car of this age. The two recorded tests fall almost exactly a year apart, suggesting regular annual use in 2022 and 2023. However, the record supplies no odometer readings for either test, so the accumulation rate between them cannot be confirmed. The absence of any MOT since early 2023 is the more telling detail; it implies the car may have been laid up or driven without a valid certificate. With no defects or advisories on either pass, there are no recurring faults to track. That said, a 2009 BMW 520 at 160,000 miles will carry significant wear in suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components. A buyer should check for binding calipers, scored discs, and uneven tyre wear, and inspect the subframes and jacking points for corrosion. A long period off the road can also leave tyres perished and the exhaust system corroded. The clean history is reassuring but shallow. A fresh MOT and an independent inspection are essential before purchase, because the car's mechanical condition since February 2023 is simply unknown.