2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LD07 RXG
2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 115,929 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,929 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.
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LD07 RXG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2024
- 115,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD07 RXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 520 (LD07 RXG) between February 2010 and March 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2024 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LD07 RXG Mileage History
- 24/02/201021,029 mi
- 19/02/201129,521 mi+8,492 mi
- 18/02/201233,264 mi+3,743 mi
- 23/02/201337,983 mi+4,719 mi
- 08/02/201441,507 mi+3,524 mi
- 25/02/201548,298 mi+6,791 mi
- 13/02/201652,486 mi+4,188 mi
- 18/02/201758,698 mi+6,212 mi
- 20/02/201758,698 mi
- 25/02/201865,125 mi+6,427 mi
- 28/02/201978,447 mi+13,322 mi
- 28/02/201978,447 mi
- 15/02/202082,886 mi+4,439 mi
- 27/02/202187,331 mi+4,445 mi
- 25/02/202293,555 mi+6,224 mi
- 25/02/202293,555 mi
- 02/03/2023106,333 mi+12,778 mi
- 07/03/2023106,349 mi+16 mi
- 07/03/2024115,929 mi+9,580 mi
Average of roughly 6,763 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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