2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RJ09 XPY
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/07/2009. Recorded mileage 266,782 miles. MOT valid until 26/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 266,782 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
RJ09 XPY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 266,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 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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RJ09 XPY Mileage History
- 16/07/201284,111 mi
- 19/07/2013109,048 mi+24,937 mi
- 30/09/2013110,737 mi+1,689 mi
- 02/10/2014127,634 mi+16,897 mi
- 01/10/2015131,950 mi+4,316 mi
- 25/08/2016135,651 mi+3,701 mi
- 18/08/2017245,604 km
- 19/08/2017245,606 km+2 km
- 13/08/2018169,023 mi
- 15/08/2018169,026 mi+3 mi
- 22/08/2019187,644 mi+18,618 mi
- 22/08/2019187,646 mi+2 mi
- 24/08/2020202,216 mi+14,570 mi
- 02/08/2021208,278 mi+6,062 mi
- 22/08/2022215,866 mi+7,588 mi
- 07/08/2023229,659 mi+13,793 mi
- 26/08/2024242,504 mi+12,845 mi
- 28/08/2024242,506 mi+2 mi
- 25/08/2025254,268 mi+11,762 mi
- 25/08/2025254,268 mi
- 12/08/2026266,782 mi+12,514 mi
Average of roughly 12,981 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RJ09 XPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (RJ09 XPY) between July 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.