2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · OE57 KYY
2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 213,685 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,685 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
OE57 KYY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2023
- 213,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE57 KYY 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 (OE57 KYY) between November 2010 and July 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
OE57 KYY Mileage History
- 15/11/201028,192 mi
- 27/04/201131,703 mi+3,511 mi
- 18/11/201148,428 mi+16,725 mi
- 18/11/201148,428 mi
- 16/11/201278,733 mi+30,305 mi
- 16/11/201278,733 mi
- 22/11/2013113,658 mi+34,925 mi
- 28/10/2014140,495 mi+26,837 mi
- 10/05/2016155,427 mi+14,932 mi
- 04/05/2017166,604 mi+11,177 mi
- 05/05/2017165,654 mi-950 mi
- 09/05/2018174,429 mi+8,775 mi
- 10/05/2018174,430 mi+1 mi
- 10/05/2019182,595 mi+8,165 mi
- 16/05/2019182,599 mi+4 mi
- 28/10/2020190,539 mi+7,940 mi
- 03/11/2020190,539 mi
- 29/10/2021211,685 mi+21,146 mi
- 10/07/2023213,685 mi+2,000 mi
Average of roughly 14,663 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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