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2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · HT07 FGC

HT07 FGC

2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 2007. Recorded mileage 215,179 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2007 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 15 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
215,179 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 15 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2007
Engine
1995cc

HT07 FGC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
  • 215,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Experian Provenance Data

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9 Key Registers

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FLAGGED: 1 AGREEMENT

OUTSTANDING FINANCE

Experian / HPI

Vehicle may legally belong to lender until settled.

Lender: [Encrypted Active Finance Agreement]
Agreement: HP-****-**** Term: 48M Outstanding: £***
Lender Encrypted:Experian Autocheck v3
RECORD FOUND

INSURANCE WRITE-OFF

MIAFTR DB

Total loss accident or theft compensation claim history.

Category: Cat S Structural Damage
Claim: CLM-****-**** Loss: Impact Front Offside
MIAFTR Register:MIAFTR UK Database
CLEAR RECORD

POLICE STOLEN (PNC)

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Not currently reported stolen or actively wanted by UK Police.

Official certificate reference generated with full report.

Certificate Token:POL-2007-72D6X
PHOTOS AVAILABLE

SALVAGE & AUCTION

Copart / SYNETIQ

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Lot: Copart Salvage Auction # 49210...
Damage: Front End Impact Photos: 14 HD images
Scanned Registries:Copart / SYNETIQ
CLEAR

IMPORTED RECORD

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Original UK specification vehicle. No import markers found.

First registered by authorized UK dealer network.

Type Approval:M1
CLEAR

EXPORTED MARKER

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Vehicle not flagged for export. Clean UK domestic status.

Eligible for standard UK road tax & transfer.

Export Status:NOT EXPORTED
CLEAR

SCRAPPED RECORD

DVLA Register

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No scrapping notification on DVLA master record.

Vehicle remains recognized as live roadworthy register.

ATF Disposal Marker:NONE RECORDED
CLEAR

CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

DVLA CoD

Confirms chassis has never received a government destruction order.

No CoD issued. VIN retains full legal validity.

Free from catastrophic crushing decrees.

CoD Issued:NO
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V5C Serial: BG-******** Keeper Changes: 3+
Last Transfer: 2024-**-** Issue Date: [Protected]
V5C Logbook Master:DVLA Swansea Register
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HT07 FGC Mileage History

  1. 19/08/2022183,828 mi
  2. 18/07/2023190,582 mi+6,754 mi
  3. 07/09/2024201,178 mi+10,596 mi
  4. 07/09/2024201,178 mi
  5. 17/09/2025215,179 mi+14,001 mi

Average of roughly 10,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

HT07 FGC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 21:19
MOT Analysis

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 (HT07 FGC) between August 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 September 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: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY