2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MT06 DYA
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 115,379 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MT06 DYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 115,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT06 DYA 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 (MT06 DYA) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
MT06 DYA Mileage History
- 29/11/2021102,199 mi
- 22/11/2022107,211 mi+5,012 mi
- 04/12/2023109,964 mi+2,753 mi
- 28/11/2024113,350 mi+3,386 mi
- 27/11/2025115,379 mi+2,029 mi
Average of roughly 3,300 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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