2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RJ09 LRL
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 160,869 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RJ09 LRL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2023
- 160,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ09 LRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (RJ09 LRL) between June 2012 and October 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
RJ09 LRL Mileage History
- 21/06/201250,020 mi
- 27/06/201369,517 mi+19,497 mi
- 18/01/201474,382 mi+4,865 mi
- 17/01/201594,694 mi+20,312 mi
- 29/01/2016110,698 mi+16,004 mi
- 02/02/2017120,512 mi+9,814 mi
- 30/01/2018129,205 mi+8,693 mi
- 14/01/2019138,213 mi+9,008 mi
- 07/09/2021139,003 mi+790 mi
- 08/09/2021139,003 mi
- 04/10/2022147,321 mi+8,318 mi
- 03/10/2023160,869 mi+13,548 mi
Average of roughly 9,824 miles per year across 12 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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