2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WP09 EBD
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 156,222 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,222 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.
WP09 EBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 156,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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WP09 EBD Mileage History
- 01/06/2023129,854 mi
- 24/06/2024136,710 mi+6,856 mi
- 24/06/2024136,717 mi+7 mi
- 20/06/2025146,881 mi+10,164 mi
- 12/06/2026156,222 mi+9,341 mi
Average of roughly 8,700 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WP09 EBD MOT History
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 520 (WP09 EBD) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 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 (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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