2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · PF06 SPV
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 189,934 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF06 SPV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2023
- 189,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF06 SPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 520 (PF06 SPV) between March 2009 and July 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flaxy (6.1.2 (a))”.
PF06 SPV Mileage History
- 25/03/200934,668 mi
- 19/03/201046,940 mi+12,272 mi
- 19/03/201157,380 mi+10,440 mi
- 15/03/201266,923 mi+9,543 mi
- 05/02/201376,027 mi+9,104 mi
- 08/03/201377,407 mi+1,380 mi
- 15/02/201490,054 mi+12,647 mi
- 26/03/2016117,801 mi+27,747 mi
- 06/04/2016117,805 mi+4 mi
- 24/04/2017129,901 mi+12,096 mi
- 24/04/2017129,901 mi
- 07/04/2018141,904 mi+12,003 mi
- 05/06/2018228,535 km
- 06/06/2018228,535 km
- 09/07/2019144,494 mi
- 09/07/2019144,494 mi
- 26/06/2020151,392 mi+6,898 mi
- 08/07/2021158,694 mi+7,302 mi
- 11/07/2022172,133 mi+13,439 mi
- 13/07/2022172,137 mi+4 mi
- 14/07/2023189,929 mi+17,792 mi
- 18/07/2023189,934 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 10,847 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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