2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · W90 RBS
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15/03/2006. Recorded mileage 168,121 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
W90 RBS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2021
- 168,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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W90 RBS Mileage History
- 07/05/200820,544 mi
- 21/04/200934,534 mi+13,990 mi
- 22/07/201051,416 mi+16,882 mi
- 29/07/201051,416 mi
- 19/09/201164,923 mi+13,507 mi
- 17/09/201279,091 mi+14,168 mi
- 18/09/201279,091 mi
- 16/09/201390,130 mi+11,039 mi
- 25/08/2014100,222 mi+10,092 mi
- 26/08/2014100,222 mi
- 16/09/2015107,063 mi+6,841 mi
- 13/09/2016112,054 mi+4,991 mi
- 30/08/2017117,109 mi+5,055 mi
- 03/09/2018122,181 mi+5,072 mi
- 04/09/2018122,192 mi+11 mi
- 04/09/2018122,192 mi
- 18/09/2019145,682 mi+23,490 mi
- 13/10/2020164,268 mi+18,586 mi
- 28/10/2020164,537 mi+269 mi
- 15/10/2021168,121 mi+3,584 mi
- 15/10/2021168,121 mi
Average of roughly 10,980 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
W90 RBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 520 (W90 RBS) between May 2008 and October 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Steering (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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