2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · EF06 AFE
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 219,800 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF06 AFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 219,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EF06 AFE Mileage History
- 08/08/2022201,263 mi
- 09/08/2023205,549 mi+4,286 mi
- 07/08/2024210,895 mi+5,346 mi
- 11/08/2025217,176 mi+6,281 mi
- 17/08/2026219,800 mi+2,624 mi
Average of roughly 4,605 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF06 AFE 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 (EF06 AFE) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (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.
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