2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LC56 LWX
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 125,664 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,664 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC56 LWX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2023
- 125,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC56 LWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 520 (LC56 LWX) between September 2009 and December 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
LC56 LWX Mileage History
- 04/09/200937,383 mi
- 10/09/201042,273 mi+4,890 mi
- 09/08/201148,667 mi+6,394 mi
- 09/08/201148,670 mi+3 mi
- 06/08/201253,901 mi+5,231 mi
- 06/08/201253,901 mi
- 03/08/201359,326 mi+5,425 mi
- 03/08/201359,326 mi
- 15/08/201465,869 mi+6,543 mi
- 08/09/201572,761 mi+6,892 mi
- 09/08/201677,366 mi+4,605 mi
- 19/08/201788,347 mi+10,981 mi
- 10/08/201895,335 mi+6,988 mi
- 10/08/2019104,303 mi+8,968 mi
- 04/07/2020110,760 mi+6,457 mi
- 30/07/2020110,835 mi+75 mi
- 02/07/2021118,403 mi+7,568 mi
- 16/07/2022125,567 mi+7,164 mi
- 15/12/2023125,664 mi+97 mi
Average of roughly 6,183 miles per year across 19 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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