2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LS59 NMO
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 172,666 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LS59 NMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 172,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LS59 NMO Mileage History
- 16/09/2022157,760 mi
- 22/09/2022157,769 mi+9 mi
- 28/10/2023160,881 mi+3,112 mi
- 14/12/2024166,864 mi+5,983 mi
- 05/12/2025172,666 mi+5,802 mi
Average of roughly 4,630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS59 NMO 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 (LS59 NMO) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))”.
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