2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SD56 FWM
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 120,416 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD56 FWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 120,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD56 FWM 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 (SD56 FWM) between November 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Run flat tyre is flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
SD56 FWM Mileage History
- 29/11/2022103,433 mi
- 22/06/2024105,399 mi+1,966 mi
- 03/09/2025109,593 mi+4,194 mi
- 03/09/2025109,593 mi
- 26/08/2026120,416 mi+10,823 mi
Average of roughly 4,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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