2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · GF56 LPZ
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 177,049 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Aug 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,049 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.
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GF56 LPZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2022
- 177,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF56 LPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 520 (GF56 LPZ) between January 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2022 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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 Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
GF56 LPZ Mileage History
- 19/01/2022164,144 mi
- 24/01/2022164,283 mi+139 mi
- 10/12/2022177,049 mi+12,766 mi
- 10/12/2022177,049 mi
Average of roughly 14,501 miles per year across 4 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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