2006 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YL55 WHP
2006 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15/02/2006. Recorded mileage 151,426 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1995cc
YL55 WHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 151,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
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 WHP Mileage History
- 13/07/2023147,788 mi
- 14/07/2023147,788 mi
- 13/07/2024149,870 mi+2,082 mi
- 13/07/2024149,870 mi
- 01/09/2025151,426 mi+1,556 mi
Average of roughly 1,701 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL55 WHP 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 WHP) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 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 (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Windscreen wiper not working Broken (3.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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