2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · D17 BAX
2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 144,187 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D17 BAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 144,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D17 BAX 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 2007 BMW 520 (D17 BAX) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
D17 BAX Mileage History
- 22/01/2024132,382 mi
- 21/01/2025138,655 mi+6,273 mi
- 21/01/2025138,655 mi
- 20/01/2026144,154 mi+5,499 mi
- 26/01/2026144,187 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 5,866 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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