2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FM06 WML
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 165,783 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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FM06 WML Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2021
- 165,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM06 WML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 520 (FM06 WML) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2021 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 (5.2.3”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT, INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FM06 WML Mileage History
- 17/09/2021165,778 mi
- 25/09/2021165,783 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 231 miles per year across 2 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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