2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LS06 SNF
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 123,052 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS06 SNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 123,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS06 SNF 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 (LS06 SNF) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has worn inner edg”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LS06 SNF Mileage History
- 15/11/202293,876 mi
- 17/11/202293,877 mi+1 mi
- 14/12/2023104,061 mi+10,184 mi
- 17/12/2024109,235 mi+5,174 mi
- 02/12/2025123,052 mi+13,817 mi
Average of roughly 9,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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