2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LR56 CFY
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 167,037 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR56 CFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/05/2026
- 167,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 37 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR56 CFY 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 (LR56 CFY) between November 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))”.
LR56 CFY Mileage History
- 07/11/2023115,227 mi
- 20/05/2024117,277 mi+2,050 mi
- 24/04/2025131,037 mi+13,760 mi
- 26/04/2025131,162 mi+125 mi
- 19/05/2026167,037 mi+35,875 mi
Average of roughly 20,483 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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