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2009 BMW 520D SE BUS Edition Auto 2.0L Diesel · VFZ 3897

VFZ 3897

2009 BMW 520D SE BUS Edition Auto (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 187,448 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
BMW 520D SE BUS EDITION AUTO
Year / Origin
2009 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
187,448 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
2000cc

VFZ 3897 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
  • 187,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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VFZ 3897 Mileage History

  1. 09/12/2021156,733 mi
  2. 19/01/2023163,216 mi+6,483 mi
  3. 09/04/2024176,878 mi+13,662 mi
  4. 29/01/2025179,854 mi+2,976 mi
  5. 04/04/2026187,448 mi+7,594 mi

Average of roughly 7,115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VFZ 3897 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520D Se Bus Edition Auto (VFZ 3897) between December 2021 and April 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY