2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · J3 MVL
2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 139,442 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2007
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
J3 MVL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2024
- 139,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J3 MVL Mileage History
- 25/04/2022139,432 mi
- 10/01/2024139,442 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 6 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
J3 MVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 520 (J3 MVL) between April 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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