2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · R15 TAB
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 83,217 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R15 TAB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2026
- 83,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R15 TAB 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 (R15 TAB) between December 2009 and November 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
R15 TAB Mileage History
- 15/12/200927,794 mi
- 01/09/201031,906 mi+4,112 mi
- 02/09/201031,906 mi
- 06/09/201142,567 mi+10,661 mi
- 15/08/201248,231 mi+5,664 mi
- 09/08/201358,963 mi+10,732 mi
- 09/08/201358,963 mi
- 03/09/201464,312 mi+5,349 mi
- 28/08/201567,497 mi+3,185 mi
- 22/08/201670,210 mi+2,713 mi
- 21/08/201773,550 mi+3,340 mi
- 13/08/201876,064 mi+2,514 mi
- 07/08/201977,995 mi+1,931 mi
- 19/08/202078,552 mi+557 mi
- 07/09/202078,584 mi+32 mi
- 02/09/202179,284 mi+700 mi
- 25/08/202280,086 mi+802 mi
- 22/08/202381,101 mi+1,015 mi
- 07/11/202481,849 mi+748 mi
- 06/11/202582,505 mi+656 mi
- 04/11/202683,217 mi+712 mi
- 06/11/202683,217 mi
Average of roughly 3,281 miles per year across 22 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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