2009 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YH59 DVF
2009 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 120,143 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YH59 DVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 120,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YH59 DVF Mileage History
- 03/11/2022106,428 mi
- 08/11/2023110,335 mi+3,907 mi
- 08/11/2023110,335 mi
- 07/10/2024114,742 mi+4,407 mi
- 26/09/2025120,143 mi+5,401 mi
Average of roughly 4,735 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH59 DVF 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 (YH59 DVF) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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