BMW 520 GU09SXO has 20 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2009 BMW 520 has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 162,855 miles 9 months ago on Saturday 24th January 2026 at 19:03.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 27th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

GU09SXO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH JANUARY 2027162,855 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED24TH JANUARY 2026162,855 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. PRS - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202527TH JANUARY 2026150,184 MI
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202427TH JANUARY 2025144,323 MI
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202327TH JANUARY 2024138,438 MI
FAILED19TH JANUARY 2023138,432 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED7TH JANUARY 202227TH JANUARY 2023127,068 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202127TH JANUARY 2022119,237 MI
PASSED6TH JANUARY 202027TH JANUARY 2021109,432 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED6TH JANUARY 2020109,427 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED7TH JANUARY 201927TH JANUARY 202097,986 MI
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201827TH JANUARY 201987,629 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201727TH JANUARY 201875,768 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge Of Tread.
PASSED18TH JANUARY 201627TH JANUARY 201762,741 MI
PASSED19TH JANUARY 201527TH JANUARY 201651,286 MI
PASSED28TH JANUARY 201427TH JANUARY 201540,084 MI
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 20131ST MARCH 201434,607 MI
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 201334,607 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Dirty (6.3.1d)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nsf Tyre Wearing Outer Edge
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 20121ST MARCH 201325,749 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Wearing Low On Edge & Sidewall Damaged
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 201225,749 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  5. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Wearing Low On Edge & Sidewall Damaged
  6. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
  7. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  8. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  9. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GU09SXO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

GU09SXO MOT Comments

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GU09SXO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 162,855 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,580 miles

GU09SXO FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration GU09SXO was manufactured on Sunday 1st March 2009 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 162,855 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 9,580 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GU09SXO has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 12 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does GU09SXO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 16th October 2026 GU09SXO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GU09SXO Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 16th October 2026 GU09SXO does have Tax. Read more

When does GU09SXO Tax expire?

The current Tax for GU09SXO will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GU09SXO MOT expire?

The current MOT for GU09SXO will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 27th January 2027. Read more

When did GU09SXO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GU09SXO was on Saturday 24th January 2026 at 19:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GU09SXO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for GU09SXO we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GU09SXO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for GU09SXO we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GU09SXO?

GU09SXO is registered as a 2009 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has GU09SXO done?

The odometer reading for GU09SXO at the last MOT in January 2026 was 162,855 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,580 miles per year. Read more

How old is GU09SXO?

The vehicle GU09SXO was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Sunday 1st March 2009. Read more

What colour is GU09SXO?

The official colour of GU09SXO is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GU09SXO have?

GU09SXO has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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