2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SL57 CEX
2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2007. Recorded mileage 94,088 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/09/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,088 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2007
- Engine
- 1995cc
SL57 CEX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2019
- 94,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SL57 CEX Mileage History
- 30/08/201035,894 mi
- 30/08/201035,894 mi
- 05/09/201148,102 mi+12,208 mi
- 16/09/201148,376 mi+274 mi
- 13/09/201258,359 mi+9,983 mi
- 09/07/201365,028 mi+6,669 mi
- 15/04/201470,311 mi+5,283 mi
- 08/04/201575,616 mi+5,305 mi
- 14/04/201680,694 mi+5,078 mi
- 20/04/201785,042 mi+4,348 mi
- 11/04/201889,140 mi+4,098 mi
- 11/04/201889,140 mi
- 25/03/201994,088 mi+4,948 mi
Average of roughly 6,793 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
SL57 CEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 520 (SL57 CEX) between August 2010 and March 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)”.
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