2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YD07 AXC
2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 259,492 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 259,492 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YD07 AXC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 259,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD07 AXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 520 (YD07 AXC) between January 2010 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 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: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested engine starting to leak water (1.2.1 (g))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YD07 AXC Mileage History
- 14/01/201066,253 mi
- 19/11/201083,496 mi+17,243 mi
- 22/11/201083,497 mi+1 mi
- 20/12/201084,584 mi+1,087 mi
- 28/07/201195,933 mi+11,349 mi
- 28/07/201195,933 mi
- 30/07/2012111,976 mi+16,043 mi
- 19/08/2013127,936 mi+15,960 mi
- 04/08/2014142,311 mi+14,375 mi
- 11/08/2014142,314 mi+3 mi
- 06/07/2015158,981 mi+16,667 mi
- 05/08/2016179,362 mi+20,381 mi
- 08/08/2016179,366 mi+4 mi
- 17/07/2017196,965 mi+17,599 mi
- 30/07/2018213,975 mi+17,010 mi
- 31/07/2018213,976 mi+1 mi
- 06/08/2019225,925 mi+11,949 mi
- 07/08/2019225,926 mi+1 mi
- 22/07/2020234,861 mi+8,935 mi
- 05/08/2021244,261 mi+9,400 mi
- 24/11/2022249,214 mi+4,953 mi
- 27/11/2023252,998 mi+3,784 mi
- 05/12/2023253,006 mi+8 mi
- 15/01/2025256,877 mi+3,871 mi
- 24/01/2026259,492 mi+2,615 mi
Average of roughly 12,057 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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