2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SC09 XOP
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 119,381 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC09 XOP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2024
- 119,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC09 XOP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (SC09 XOP) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2024 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 (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS IN TREAD. 225/45 17”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect SPRING CLIP MISSING. BULB NOT SEATED. (4.1.2 (c)”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))”.
SC09 XOP Mileage History
- 05/03/2022105,159 mi
- 13/03/2023113,066 mi+7,907 mi
- 14/03/2023113,112 mi+46 mi
- 06/06/2024119,381 mi+6,269 mi
Average of roughly 6,303 miles per year across 4 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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