2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WN07 YYW
2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 May 2007. Recorded mileage 199,393 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN07 YYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2024
- 199,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN07 YYW 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 (WN07 YYW) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
WN07 YYW Mileage History
- 22/07/2022158,602 mi
- 22/07/2022158,602 mi
- 13/07/2023179,164 mi+20,562 mi
- 15/07/2023179,164 mi
- 24/06/2024199,393 mi+20,229 mi
Average of roughly 21,198 miles per year across 5 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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