2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LB56 XPU
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 244,804 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 244,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LB56 XPU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2024
- 244,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LB56 XPU Mileage History
- 16/05/2022218,210 mi
- 20/05/2022218,228 mi+18 mi
- 13/05/2023233,755 mi+15,527 mi
- 03/05/2024244,804 mi+11,049 mi
Average of roughly 13,528 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LB56 XPU 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 (LB56 XPU) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 May 2024 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: Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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