2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SJ09 XGF
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 224,118 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,118 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SJ09 XGF Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2023
- 224,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ09 XGF 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 (SJ09 XGF) between February 2012 and May 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 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 (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
SJ09 XGF Mileage History
- 07/02/201261,296 mi
- 21/02/201380,913 mi+19,617 mi
- 05/09/2014100,019 mi+19,106 mi
- 11/09/2015112,111 mi+12,092 mi
- 06/10/2016121,786 mi+9,675 mi
- 27/01/2017121,858 mi+72 mi
- 21/05/2018134,573 mi+12,715 mi
- 11/05/2019158,682 mi+24,109 mi
- 15/05/2020178,013 mi+19,331 mi
- 15/05/2021191,932 mi+13,919 mi
- 16/05/2022214,631 mi+22,699 mi
- 11/05/2023224,118 mi+9,487 mi
Average of roughly 14,466 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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