2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · VUI 5021
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20/11/2006. Recorded mileage 162,492 miles. MOT valid until 03/12/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
VUI 5021 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 162,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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VUI 5021 Mileage History
- 28/11/2023151,968 mi
- 30/11/2023151,968 mi
- 29/11/2024156,239 mi+4,271 mi
- 28/11/2025162,492 mi+6,253 mi
- 04/12/2025162,492 mi
Average of roughly 5,215 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VUI 5021 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 2006 BMW 520 (VUI 5021) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 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 (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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