2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · HV06 YYJ
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2006. Recorded mileage 156,988 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV06 YYJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 156,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV06 YYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 520 (HV06 YYJ) between April 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 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: Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
HV06 YYJ Mileage History
- 14/04/200965,112 mi
- 01/05/201070,688 mi+5,576 mi
- 06/05/201173,533 mi+2,845 mi
- 16/06/201278,045 mi+4,512 mi
- 03/06/201381,391 mi+3,346 mi
- 09/06/201484,516 mi+3,125 mi
- 19/05/201588,160 mi+3,644 mi
- 07/06/201692,922 mi+4,762 mi
- 05/06/201796,652 mi+3,730 mi
- 15/05/2018102,508 mi+5,856 mi
- 29/04/2019109,573 mi+7,065 mi
- 11/11/2020116,699 mi+7,126 mi
- 12/07/2022121,879 mi+5,180 mi
- 10/07/2023130,293 mi+8,414 mi
- 29/06/2024135,915 mi+5,622 mi
- 07/07/2025146,436 mi+10,521 mi
- 29/06/2026156,986 mi+10,550 mi
- 30/06/2026156,988 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,339 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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