2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YH09 AWO
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 118,048 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YH09 AWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 118,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YH09 AWO Mileage History
- 25/10/202296,864 mi
- 21/10/2023102,334 mi+5,470 mi
- 21/10/2023102,334 mi
- 19/10/2024108,979 mi+6,645 mi
- 18/10/2025118,048 mi+9,069 mi
Average of roughly 7,106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH09 AWO 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 (YH09 AWO) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2025 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
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