2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · KN04 OWL

The 2006 BMW 520 presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 March 2026 at 162,896 miles passed with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 21 February 2025 test at 154,737 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no escalating faults across the supplied record. Recorded mileage sits at 162,896 against a 20-year lifespan, equating to roughly 8,145 miles per year, which is typical for the age. The history jumps from 146,133 miles on 13 February 2024 to 154,727 miles by 18 February 2025, then to 162,896 by March 2026. Annual accumulation stays consistent at around 8,000 to 8,600 miles. The MOT data is sparse and clean, with no advisories or consumable wear flags logged at any stage. Two failed tests appear on 18 February 2025 and 13 February 2024, yet both list no defects and precede immediate passes three and four days later at near-identical mileages. This pattern suggests administrative or presentational failures rather than mechanical rejection, likely paperwork or tester error rather than worn tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes. No corrosion, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity issues were ever raised. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the coil springs, suspension bushes, and brake calipers given the car's age and 162,896 miles. The clean record offers no evidence of neglected upkeep, but 20-year-old BMWs commonly develop hidden rust in sills and subframes not caught in a pass-with-no-defects test. Verify service history independently before purchase.