2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YC09 BLX
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/05/2009. Recorded mileage 162,834 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,834 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1995cc
YC09 BLX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2024
- 162,834 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: 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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YC09 BLX Mileage History
- 09/05/201229,491 mi
- 01/05/201340,342 mi+10,851 mi
- 01/05/201452,299 mi+11,957 mi
- 06/05/201562,917 mi+10,618 mi
- 18/04/201672,743 mi+9,826 mi
- 15/04/201796,929 mi+24,186 mi
- 12/04/2018114,046 mi+17,117 mi
- 10/04/2019128,980 mi+14,934 mi
- 16/10/2020140,559 mi+11,579 mi
- 05/11/2021143,585 mi+3,026 mi
- 29/03/2023157,357 mi+13,772 mi
- 23/03/2024162,831 mi+5,474 mi
- 27/03/2024162,834 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,223 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
YC09 BLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 520 (YC09 BLX) between May 2012 and March 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2024 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.