2006 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · LB56 LKL
2006 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 127,549 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB56 LKL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2023
- 127,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB56 LKL 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 5 Series (LB56 LKL) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
LB56 LKL Mileage History
- 14/05/2022123,443 mi
- 26/05/2023127,549 mi+4,106 mi
Average of roughly 3,979 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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