2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · NCZ 2129
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 161,760 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NCZ 2129 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 161,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 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: Good
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NCZ 2129 Mileage History
- 16/11/2022141,752 mi
- 02/01/2024147,602 mi+5,850 mi
- 02/01/2025156,901 mi+9,299 mi
- 16/12/2025161,760 mi+4,859 mi
- 16/12/2025161,760 mi
Average of roughly 6,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NCZ 2129 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 (NCZ 2129) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”.
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