2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SL09 JYT
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 175,887 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL09 JYT Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2022
- 175,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL09 JYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (SL09 JYT) between March 2012 and October 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
SL09 JYT Mileage History
- 26/03/201237,141 mi
- 15/03/201358,369 mi+21,228 mi
- 29/10/201367,746 mi+9,377 mi
- 23/10/201477,631 mi+9,885 mi
- 20/10/201587,693 mi+10,062 mi
- 22/10/201587,744 mi+51 mi
- 21/10/201698,212 mi+10,468 mi
- 25/10/2017108,108 mi+9,896 mi
- 25/10/2018119,222 mi+11,114 mi
- 31/10/2018119,226 mi+4 mi
- 28/10/2019136,500 mi+17,274 mi
- 16/10/2020151,839 mi+15,339 mi
- 13/10/2021167,899 mi+16,060 mi
- 18/10/2021167,900 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/2022175,887 mi+7,987 mi
Average of roughly 13,149 miles per year across 15 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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