2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LS02 REC
2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 195,506 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,506 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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LS02 REC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2025
- 195,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS02 REC MOT History
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 (LS02 REC) between January 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
LS02 REC Mileage History
- 06/01/2022139,106 mi
- 06/01/2023157,174 mi+18,068 mi
- 11/01/2023157,237 mi+63 mi
- 12/01/2024171,419 mi+14,182 mi
- 25/02/2025195,506 mi+24,087 mi
Average of roughly 17,978 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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