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2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SP59 UAT

SP59 UAT

2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 167,959 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2009 · Dundee
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Mar 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
167,959 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Mar 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1995cc
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SP59 UAT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 27/03/2025
  • 167,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

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SP59 UAT MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (SP59 UAT) between March 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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SP59 UAT Mileage History

  1. 05/03/2022140,472 mi
  2. 27/03/2023157,459 mi+16,987 mi
  3. 29/03/2023157,461 mi+2 mi
  4. 22/03/2024163,423 mi+5,962 mi
  5. 27/03/2025167,959 mi+4,536 mi

Average of roughly 8,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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