2007 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YS07 DSU
2007 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 187,220 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,220 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.
YS07 DSU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2022
- 187,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS07 DSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 520 (YS07 DSU) between June 2010 and July 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
YS07 DSU Mileage History
- 23/06/201026,128 mi
- 20/06/201132,658 mi+6,530 mi
- 30/06/201252,381 mi+19,723 mi
- 29/06/201363,588 mi+11,207 mi
- 28/06/201473,219 mi+9,631 mi
- 18/06/201588,848 mi+15,629 mi
- 24/06/201589,007 mi+159 mi
- 24/06/2016100,132 mi+11,125 mi
- 01/07/2017102,834 mi+2,702 mi
- 25/06/2018104,692 mi+1,858 mi
- 25/06/2018104,692 mi
- 22/06/2019105,812 mi+1,120 mi
- 24/06/2019105,812 mi
- 04/06/2020175,271 km
- 04/06/2020175,271 km
- 03/07/2021113,512 mi
- 13/07/2022187,220 mi+73,708 mi
- 13/07/2022187,220 mi
Average of roughly 13,363 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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