Official DVLA Record

2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WF56 AYT

WF56 AYT

2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/09/2006. Recorded mileage 180,140 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2006 · Exeter
MOT Status
Valid until 28/10/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
180,140 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/10/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2006
Engine
1997cc

WF56 AYT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 28/04/2026
  • 180,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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WF56 AYT Mileage History

  1. 13/10/2022156,872 mi
  2. 19/09/2023165,216 mi+8,344 mi
  3. 04/10/2024170,159 mi+4,943 mi
  4. 29/10/2024170,842 mi+683 mi
  5. 28/04/2026180,140 mi+9,298 mi

Average of roughly 6,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WF56 AYT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 15:03
MOT Analysis

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 (WF56 AYT) between October 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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