2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LB56 LHX
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 113,044 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB56 LHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2025
- 113,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB56 LHX 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 (LB56 LHX) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2025 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: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))”.
LB56 LHX Mileage History
- 18/01/202394,388 mi
- 04/01/202499,838 mi+5,450 mi
- 05/01/2024159,093 mi+59,255 mi
- 08/01/2025113,042 mi-46,051 mi
- 10/01/2025113,044 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,428 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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