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BMW 5202007 · 2.0L DIESEL

TF06 DAN

Vehicle Insight Summary

BMW 520 (2007, DIESEL, 1995cc) — mileage recorded at 162,831. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 12/02/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/04/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2007
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in February 2026 with no defects recorded. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has maintained a clean record across the last several years. While there was a single failure in December 2024, the successful retest just nine days later indicates that the owner is proactive in addressing identified faults to maintain legal road usage standards. The" pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age of approximately nineteen years, averaging roughly 8,570 miles per year. There is a notable period of activity between November 2023 and December 2024, where the car covered over 1,800 miles in a short window, leading to the test failure. However, the accumulation remains steady and predictable, which typically suggests less strain on the drivetrain and engine components compared to vehicles subjected to long periods of inactivity or extreme high-intensity city use. Despite the clean history in the most recent tests, a buyer should conduct a physical inspection of common high-mileage concerns for a BMW of this era. Particular attention should be paid to the suspension components, specifically the control arms and bushings, which are prone to perished rubber at this mileage. Additionally, checking for oil leaks around the valve cover and verifying the condition of the brake lines is advisable, as the MOT does not always capture minor fluid weeping until they reach a specific threshold.

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85
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:48 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in February 2026 with no defects recorded. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has maintained a clean record across the last several years. While there was a single failure in December 2024, the successful retest just nine days later indicates that the owner is proactive in addressing identified faults to maintain legal road usage standards. The" pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age of approximately nineteen years, averaging roughly 8,570 miles per year. There is a notable period of activity between November 2023 and December 2024, where the car covered over 1,800 miles in a short window, leading to the test failure. However, the accumulation remains steady and predictable, which typically suggests less strain on the drivetrain and engine components compared to vehicles subjected to long periods of inactivity or extreme high-intensity city use. Despite the clean history in the most recent tests, a buyer should conduct a physical inspection of common high-mileage concerns for a BMW of this era. Particular attention should be paid to the suspension components, specifically the control arms and bushings, which are prone to perished rubber at this mileage. Additionally, checking for oil leaks around the valve cover and verifying the condition of the brake lines is advisable, as the MOT does not always capture minor fluid weeping until they reach a specific threshold.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2007 BMW 520 (TF06 DAN), we found 5 MOT results in the period of December 2022 to February 2026.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 27 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.

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