2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LF07 AGU

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, though the most recent MOT results from September 2025 indicate the onset of minor mechanical and consumable wear. While the car passed its last test at 135,622 miles, the tester flagged light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber and an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. These advisories suggest that while the vehicle is currently roadworthy, standard maintenance on suspension components and tyres is becoming necessary. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year. The records show steady usage, with the most significant jump occurring between August 2013 and August 2014, where the mileage increased by over 20,000 miles. Since 2014, the annual increments have remained predictable, suggesting the car has been used for regular, moderate commuting rather than long-distance motorway cruising or sitting idle for extended periods. A history of recurring issues with anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers between 2018 and 2020 indicates a pattern of wear in the front suspension assembly. Although these specific faults were resolved, the recent shock absorber misting suggests the suspension system warrants a close physical inspection. The 2024 advisory regarding pitted or scored front brake discs further reinforces the need to check the remaining thickness of the discs and the condition of the pads to ensure no binding or uneven wear is present. Buyers should focus their inspection on the underside of the vehicle to check for signs of corrosion and the integrity of the suspension bushings. Given the previous issues with tyre structural integrity and wheel distortion, a thorough check of the wheel alignments and the condition of all four tyres is essential. The recent shock absorber advisory means a test drive should specifically target uneven body roll or damping response to determine if the misting has progressed to a functional failure.