2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · KG06 EFM
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2006. Recorded mileage 199,939 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08/06/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,939 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
KG06 EFM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2017
- 199,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KG06 EFM Mileage History
- 25/02/200963,316 mi
- 04/03/201078,781 mi+15,465 mi
- 10/02/201194,696 mi+15,915 mi
- 15/02/201194,696 mi
- 03/02/2012109,676 mi+14,980 mi
- 09/02/2013129,629 mi+19,953 mi
- 08/02/2014149,575 mi+19,946 mi
- 13/01/2015168,734 mi+19,159 mi
- 25/01/2016193,063 mi+24,329 mi
- 25/01/2016193,065 mi+2 mi
- 18/01/2017199,519 mi+6,454 mi
- 06/03/2017199,641 mi+122 mi
- 06/03/2017199,641 mi
- 08/04/2017199,939 mi+298 mi
Average of roughly 16,835 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
KG06 EFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 520 (KG06 EFM) between February 2009 and April 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)”.
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