2006 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · SN56 NBO
2006 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 221,048 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN56 NBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 221,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN56 NBO 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 5 Series (SN56 NBO) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 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 (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SN56 NBO Mileage History
- 26/04/2024202,545 mi
- 21/04/2025212,512 mi+9,967 mi
- 16/05/2025212,567 mi+55 mi
- 07/05/2026220,743 mi+8,176 mi
- 14/05/2026221,048 mi+305 mi
Average of roughly 9,033 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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