2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LX59 YLR
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2009. Recorded mileage 153,301 miles. MOT valid until 12/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1995cc
LX59 YLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 153,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LX59 YLR Mileage History
- 02/05/2024125,748 mi
- 11/06/2025141,406 mi+15,658 mi
- 16/06/2025141,406 mi
- 13/07/2026153,301 mi+11,895 mi
- 14/07/2026153,301 mi
Average of roughly 12,532 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LX59 YLR 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 (LX59 YLR) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.