2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · M20 ABD
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 147,568 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M20 ABD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2023
- 147,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M20 ABD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (M20 ABD) between September 2012 and March 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2023 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
M20 ABD Mileage History
- 27/09/201244,535 mi
- 01/05/201347,680 mi+3,145 mi
- 17/04/201451,718 mi+4,038 mi
- 17/04/201554,970 mi+3,252 mi
- 05/05/201664,475 mi+9,505 mi
- 21/04/201773,532 mi+9,057 mi
- 14/04/201886,538 mi+13,006 mi
- 21/03/201998,497 mi+11,959 mi
- 05/03/2020111,444 mi+12,947 mi
- 25/02/2021123,549 mi+12,105 mi
- 11/03/2022135,903 mi+12,354 mi
- 15/03/2022135,944 mi+41 mi
- 02/03/2023147,568 mi+11,624 mi
Average of roughly 9,883 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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