2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · X511 ABX
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 144,038 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,038 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
X511 ABX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 144,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X511 ABX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 520 (X511 ABX) between February 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mount”.
X511 ABX Mileage History
- 09/02/200979,048 mi
- 11/07/200979,548 mi+500 mi
- 11/07/200979,552 mi+4 mi
- 30/01/201086,346 mi+6,794 mi
- 30/01/201086,346 mi
- 26/07/201090,020 mi+3,674 mi
- 26/05/201293,786 mi+3,766 mi
- 01/11/201294,401 mi+615 mi
- 03/07/2013101,897 mi+7,496 mi
- 03/07/2013101,899 mi+2 mi
- 07/07/2014107,819 mi+5,920 mi
- 04/08/2014107,975 mi+156 mi
- 26/08/2014107,994 mi+19 mi
- 03/09/2014108,090 mi+96 mi
- 09/10/2015110,645 mi+2,555 mi
- 14/10/2015110,654 mi+9 mi
- 28/02/2018117,710 mi+7,056 mi
- 28/02/2018117,710 mi
- 30/03/2019122,075 mi+4,365 mi
- 19/11/2020132,449 mi+10,374 mi
- 18/11/2021139,713 mi+7,264 mi
- 16/11/2022140,814 mi+1,101 mi
- 08/11/2023142,704 mi+1,890 mi
- 24/10/2024143,487 mi+783 mi
- 11/12/2025144,038 mi+551 mi
Average of roughly 3,860 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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