2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · R15 TAB
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 82,505 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R15 TAB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 82,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 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.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 520 (R15 TAB) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
R15 TAB Mileage History
- 25/08/202280,086 mi
- 22/08/202381,101 mi+1,015 mi
- 07/11/202481,849 mi+748 mi
- 06/11/202582,505 mi+656 mi
Average of roughly 756 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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