2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RJ57 JWD
2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 176,510 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ57 JWD Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2024
- 176,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ57 JWD 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 (RJ57 JWD) between September 2010 and January 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RJ57 JWD Mileage History
- 22/09/201033,955 mi
- 22/09/201033,955 mi
- 01/09/201142,849 mi+8,894 mi
- 29/08/201255,837 mi+12,988 mi
- 14/02/201473,838 mi+18,001 mi
- 23/01/201588,646 mi+14,808 mi
- 26/01/201588,646 mi
- 25/01/2016101,452 mi+12,806 mi
- 03/02/2017119,546 mi+18,094 mi
- 05/02/2018135,376 mi+15,830 mi
- 05/02/2018135,376 mi
- 22/03/2019148,569 mi+13,193 mi
- 23/09/2019152,175 mi+3,606 mi
- 06/06/2020154,752 mi+2,577 mi
- 20/01/2022161,042 mi+6,290 mi
- 20/01/2022161,042 mi
- 17/01/2023168,574 mi+7,532 mi
- 05/01/2024176,509 mi+7,935 mi
- 11/01/2024176,510 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,716 miles per year across 19 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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