2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AY06 XLM
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 164,937 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY06 XLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2024
- 164,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY06 XLM 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 (AY06 XLM) between August 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2024 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: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AY06 XLM Mileage History
- 12/08/2022134,320 mi
- 12/08/2022134,320 mi
- 15/12/2023142,783 mi+8,463 mi
- 15/12/2023142,783 mi
- 21/12/2024164,937 mi+22,154 mi
Average of roughly 12,972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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