2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · GL07 JWJ
2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 155,147 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GL07 JWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 155,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GL07 JWJ Mileage History
- 08/09/2023146,717 mi
- 06/09/2024151,838 mi+5,121 mi
- 10/09/2024152,030 mi+192 mi
- 16/09/2024152,030 mi
- 02/10/2025155,147 mi+3,117 mi
Average of roughly 4,078 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL07 JWJ 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 (GL07 JWJ) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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