2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YL55 ELC
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26/01/2006. Recorded mileage 334,985 km. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 334,985 km
- 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
YL55 ELC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2023
- 334,985 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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YL55 ELC Odometer History
- 24/11/2021292,421 km
- 23/11/2022318,968 km+26,547 km
- 29/11/2022319,236 km+268 km
- 11/10/2023334,985 km+15,749 km
- 11/10/2023334,985 km
Average of roughly 22,663 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL55 ELC 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 (YL55 ELC) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front no image (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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