2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · JG51 DEV
2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 182,398 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2007
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,398 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.
JG51 DEV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 182,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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JG51 DEV Mileage History
- 12/01/201075,739 mi
- 01/12/201097,857 mi+22,118 mi
- 01/12/201097,857 mi
- 28/11/2011107,349 mi+9,492 mi
- 29/11/2011107,373 mi+24 mi
- 30/11/2012114,347 mi+6,974 mi
- 30/11/2013122,010 mi+7,663 mi
- 25/11/2014130,845 mi+8,835 mi
- 19/12/2015140,459 mi+9,614 mi
- 21/12/2015140,532 mi+73 mi
- 16/12/2016148,434 mi+7,902 mi
- 07/12/2017153,787 mi+5,353 mi
- 17/12/2018159,190 mi+5,403 mi
- 14/12/2019166,970 mi+7,780 mi
- 22/12/2020171,279 mi+4,309 mi
- 23/12/2021173,155 mi+1,876 mi
- 10/12/2022176,813 mi+3,658 mi
- 27/12/2023179,652 mi+2,839 mi
- 27/12/2023179,652 mi
- 25/10/2024179,896 mi+244 mi
- 13/10/2025182,398 mi+2,502 mi
Average of roughly 6,772 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
JG51 DEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 520 (JG51 DEV) between January 2010 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (28 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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