2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · M55 FAA
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2009. Recorded mileage 151,354 miles. MOT valid until 28/09/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2000cc
M55 FAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 151,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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M55 FAA Mileage History
- 30/07/2022114,036 mi
- 30/09/2023119,756 mi+5,720 mi
- 29/09/2024128,324 mi+8,568 mi
- 16/09/2025151,352 mi+23,028 mi
- 16/09/2025151,354 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M55 FAA 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 (M55 FAA) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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