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2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LS57 AAO

LS57 AAO

2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 61,013 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2007 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Jul 2026)
Recorded Mileage
61,013 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2026
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2007
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2007 BMW 520 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 March 2026 at 61,013 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 20 January 2025 at 58,490 miles also passed clean. Across the available history the vehicle shows no advisories, no corrosion flags, and no mechanical defects, indicating consistent upkeep by previous owners. Recorded mileage sits at 61,013 over roughly 19 years, an average of about 3,211 miles per year and low for the age. The history shows light use with a steady climb: 35,857 miles on 8 February 2023, 45,916 on 3 January 2024, 58,490 on 20 January 2025, and 61,013 on 21 March 2026. A notable gap exists before 2023, with no earlier entries supplied, but the post-2023 data is sparse and clean with no failed items beyond a duplicated 8 February 2023 entry showing both pass and fail with no defects logged, likely a DVSA administrative anomaly rather than a genuine fault. The clean record gives no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or exhaust emission issues to track. Low annual mileage and possible long standing periods mean a buyer should still inspect in person for perished rubber components, binding calipers from disuse, and structural rust on sills or subframes not always visible at test. Given the absence of flagged wear, focus a viewing on tyre sidewall cracking, fluid leaks from seals, and handbrake function after storage. The vehicle's history implies careful, low-demand ownership rather than neglected consumables.
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LS57 AAO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
  • 61,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

LS57 AAO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 06:58
MOT Analysis

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 (LS57 AAO) between February 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 March 2026 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 (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

LS57 AAO Mileage History

  1. 08/02/202335,857 mi
  2. 08/02/202335,857 mi
  3. 03/01/202445,916 mi+10,059 mi
  4. 20/01/202558,490 mi+12,574 mi
  5. 21/03/202661,013 mi+2,523 mi

Average of roughly 8,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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