2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LJ56 ULR
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 198,183 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ56 ULR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 198,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ56 ULR 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 (LJ56 ULR) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
LJ56 ULR Mileage History
- 26/09/2022175,438 mi
- 11/10/2023183,794 mi+8,356 mi
- 12/10/2023183,794 mi
- 26/10/2024191,546 mi+7,752 mi
- 20/10/2025198,183 mi+6,637 mi
Average of roughly 7,418 miles per year across 5 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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