2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LC56 MZE
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 130,152 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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LC56 MZE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2026
- 130,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC56 MZE 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 (LC56 MZE) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
LC56 MZE Mileage History
- 23/08/2024116,838 mi
- 19/08/2025122,986 mi+6,148 mi
- 22/08/2025122,997 mi+11 mi
- 25/08/2025122,997 mi
- 13/08/2026130,152 mi+7,155 mi
Average of roughly 6,754 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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