Official DVLA Record

2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · BN56 FZP

BN56 FZP

2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/09/2006. Recorded mileage 192,121 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2006 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 01/12/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
192,121 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/12/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2006
Engine
1995cc

BN56 FZP Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2024
  • 192,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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BN56 FZP Mileage History

  1. 01/10/200944,658 mi
  2. 28/06/201049,519 mi+4,861 mi
  3. 14/06/201169,848 mi+20,329 mi
  4. 26/06/201290,564 mi+20,716 mi
  5. 24/06/2013111,647 mi+21,083 mi
  6. 26/06/2014130,610 mi+18,963 mi
  7. 26/06/2014130,610 mi
  8. 08/07/2015145,804 mi+15,194 mi
  9. 08/07/2015145,804 mi
  10. 15/07/2016160,074 mi+14,270 mi
  11. 18/07/2016160,074 mi
  12. 08/07/2017163,206 mi+3,132 mi
  13. 11/07/2018171,107 mi+7,901 mi
  14. 11/07/2018171,107 mi
  15. 18/07/2019179,446 mi+8,339 mi
  16. 11/01/2021185,963 mi+6,517 mi
  17. 15/06/2022186,804 mi+841 mi
  18. 14/06/2023188,531 mi+1,727 mi
  19. 29/11/2024192,117 mi+3,586 mi
  20. 02/12/2024192,121 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 9,720 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

BN56 FZP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Sept 2026, 03:54
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 520 (BN56 FZP) between October 2009 and December 2024.

The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 02 December 2024 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: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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