2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SW07 ORC
2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Aug 2007. Recorded mileage 222,366 km. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 222,366 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW07 ORC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 222,366 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW07 ORC Odometer History
- 01/11/2022120,506 mi
- 01/11/2022120,506 mi
- 27/10/2023130,102 mi+9,596 mi
- 15/11/2024131,046 mi+944 mi
- 14/11/2025222,366 km
Average of roughly 33,548 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW07 ORC 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 (SW07 ORC) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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