2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SD59 XTZ
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 111,036 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD59 XTZ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 111,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD59 XTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (SD59 XTZ) between April 2013 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SD59 XTZ Mileage History
- 10/04/201334,065 mi
- 02/10/201338,153 mi+4,088 mi
- 03/10/201338,155 mi+2 mi
- 19/09/201452,652 mi+14,497 mi
- 07/10/201565,564 mi+12,912 mi
- 23/09/201675,027 mi+9,463 mi
- 30/09/201675,053 mi+26 mi
- 22/09/201783,324 mi+8,271 mi
- 01/10/201892,032 mi+8,708 mi
- 06/10/201892,033 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/201998,634 mi+6,601 mi
- 04/10/201998,634 mi
- 06/10/2020102,757 mi+4,123 mi
- 06/10/2020102,757 mi
- 12/10/2021103,840 mi+1,083 mi
- 12/10/2021103,840 mi
- 07/10/2022105,053 mi+1,213 mi
- 09/10/2023106,218 mi+1,165 mi
- 10/10/2023106,218 mi
- 16/10/2024107,648 mi+1,430 mi
- 07/10/2025109,426 mi+1,778 mi
- 08/10/2025109,429 mi+3 mi
- 16/10/2026111,036 mi+1,607 mi
- 19/10/2026111,036 mi
Average of roughly 5,691 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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