2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SD59 OFB
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2009. Recorded mileage 158,100 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,100 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
SD59 OFB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2023
- 158,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SD59 OFB Mileage History
- 11/08/2022147,146 mi
- 12/08/2022147,146 mi
- 17/08/2023158,100 mi+10,954 mi
- 30/08/2023158,100 mi
Average of roughly 10,417 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SD59 OFB 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 (SD59 OFB) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.