2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WN57 EHT
2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 132,758 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,758 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.
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WN57 EHT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 132,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN57 EHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 520 (WN57 EHT) between March 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WN57 EHT Mileage History
- 23/03/201171,294 mi
- 25/05/201277,512 mi+6,218 mi
- 14/09/201279,954 mi+2,442 mi
- 13/09/201383,068 mi+3,114 mi
- 13/09/201383,068 mi
- 29/10/201486,432 mi+3,364 mi
- 01/11/201486,432 mi
- 14/10/201589,387 mi+2,955 mi
- 28/10/201692,850 mi+3,463 mi
- 28/10/201692,850 mi
- 18/11/201795,969 mi+3,119 mi
- 18/11/201795,972 mi+3 mi
- 20/10/201899,586 mi+3,614 mi
- 20/10/201899,586 mi
- 18/10/2019103,352 mi+3,766 mi
- 07/11/2020106,377 mi+3,025 mi
- 20/10/2021110,333 mi+3,956 mi
- 23/10/2021110,333 mi
- 05/11/2022116,485 mi+6,152 mi
- 07/11/2022116,504 mi+19 mi
- 17/11/2023123,144 mi+6,640 mi
- 22/02/2025128,635 mi+5,491 mi
- 25/02/2026132,758 mi+4,123 mi
Average of roughly 4,117 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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