CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK06 RVP

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,112 mi
Last recorded222,112 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
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

RegistrationEK06 RVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourBlack
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

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 222,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 205,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 197,702 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

sill covers and under trays fitted

trigger point not met

Pass 3 Apr 2017 190,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2016 174,869 miles

225/50r17 non runflat /runflat fitted to nearside rear

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and low suggest attention

rear suspension arm bushes starting to unbond

Fail 2 Apr 2016 174,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

225/50r17 non runflat /runflat fitted to nearside rear

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and low suggest attention

rear suspension arm bushes starting to unbond

Pass 30 Apr 2015 156,078 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 134,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is worn low on inner surface of tread

offside front tyre has worn very low on both edges of tread surface and only just legal

offside front tyre is perishing and starting to split

offside rear tyre is wearing close to limit

Pass 17 Dec 2012 114,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre tread getting low & tread perished & small cracks showing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 100,910 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2010 91,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2010 91,171 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 89,959 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 89,959 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,862 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

EK06 RVP is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK06 RVP, 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 EK06 RVP?

You can check the full history of EK06 RVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK06 RVP registered?

EK06 RVP is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is EK06 RVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK06 RVP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK06 RVP 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 EK06 RVP. 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.