2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · HD56 DYU
2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 188,814 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD56 DYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 188,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD56 DYU 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 (HD56 DYU) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut off each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
HD56 DYU Mileage History
- 02/02/2022165,812 mi
- 08/02/2023170,557 mi+4,745 mi
- 11/03/2024178,533 mi+7,976 mi
- 06/05/2025188,809 mi+10,276 mi
- 10/05/2025188,814 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,042 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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