2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LN59 VEK
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 164,552 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN59 VEK Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 164,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN59 VEK 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 (LN59 VEK) between September 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LN59 VEK Mileage History
- 10/09/201270,220 mi
- 23/08/201392,000 mi+21,780 mi
- 28/08/2014115,366 mi+23,366 mi
- 14/08/2015133,150 mi+17,784 mi
- 16/07/2016134,766 mi+1,616 mi
- 29/07/2017136,954 mi+2,188 mi
- 30/07/2018139,410 mi+2,456 mi
- 27/07/2019141,387 mi+1,977 mi
- 28/01/2021144,369 mi+2,982 mi
- 29/01/2021144,369 mi
- 27/01/2022147,116 mi+2,747 mi
- 30/01/2023154,330 mi+7,214 mi
- 29/01/2024160,031 mi+5,701 mi
- 29/01/2024160,031 mi
- 31/01/2025162,004 mi+1,973 mi
- 26/01/2026164,548 mi+2,544 mi
- 26/01/2026164,552 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,052 miles per year across 17 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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