2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · PK06 ECT
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 151,527 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK06 ECT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 151,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK06 ECT 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 (PK06 ECT) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
PK06 ECT Mileage History
- 13/10/2023146,546 mi
- 07/10/2024148,897 mi+2,351 mi
- 15/10/2024149,035 mi+138 mi
- 06/10/2025151,447 mi+2,412 mi
- 14/10/2025151,527 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 2,486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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