2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AO56 KGA
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 169,445 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AO56 KGA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
- 169,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO56 KGA 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 (AO56 KGA) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 lever has insufficient reserve travel excess travel /adjustment (1.1.2 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex to main pipe clamp area (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
AO56 KGA Mileage History
- 20/09/2024157,267 mi
- 20/09/2024157,269 mi+2 mi
- 28/08/2025164,417 mi+7,148 mi
- 04/09/2025164,420 mi+3 mi
- 27/08/2026169,445 mi+5,025 mi
Average of roughly 6,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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