2006 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · LT56 RVV
2006 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 173,340 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT56 RVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 173,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT56 RVV 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 5 Series (LT56 RVV) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LT56 RVV Mileage History
- 06/09/2023158,284 mi
- 19/09/2024166,125 mi+7,841 mi
- 20/09/2024166,125 mi
- 19/09/2025173,338 mi+7,213 mi
- 23/09/2025173,340 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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