CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD06 XFK

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

180,036 mi
Last recorded180,036 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 XFK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 180,036 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside, protective coating has faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play anti roll bar drop link play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 lamps (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis around subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufacturers under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 1 Jul 2024 172,532 miles

Central Front exhaust fixings either side of catalytic converter are heavily corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose behind road wheel is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is 27% lower in effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis and inner sills around subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufacturers undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 16 Jun 2023 166,525 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Multiple under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 157,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 157,613 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 150,579 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 146,597 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 141,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 135,745 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 131,119 miles

Rear Tyres worn inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2017 131,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres worn inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,546 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 116,219 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 105,514 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 105,514 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,164 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 93,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 79,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,777 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 29 Jul 2011 62,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre on 3mm.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,145 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,227 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,635 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD06 XFK is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 113,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD06 XFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD06 XFK?

You can check the full history of BD06 XFK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD06 XFK registered?

BD06 XFK is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is BD06 XFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD06 XFK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD06 XFK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD06 XFK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.