2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · EN06 YVZ
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 204,379 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN06 YVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 204,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN06 YVZ 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 (EN06 YVZ) between March 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
EN06 YVZ Mileage History
- 04/03/2023187,951 mi
- 08/02/2024194,782 mi+6,831 mi
- 06/06/2025202,237 mi+7,455 mi
- 06/06/2025202,237 mi
- 01/09/2026204,379 mi+2,142 mi
Average of roughly 4,698 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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