CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV06 NPK

2006 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,035 mi
Last recorded108,035 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationFV06 NPK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 108,035 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 108,035 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

oil leaks

under trays & engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jan 2016 100,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leaks

under trays & engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2015 94,882 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,147 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 86,239 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 81,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 76,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 59,770 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
Full BMW 5 Series 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

FV06 NPK is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV06 NPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV06 NPK?

You can check the full history of FV06 NPK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV06 NPK registered?

FV06 NPK is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is FV06 NPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 NPK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV06 NPK 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 FV06 NPK. 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.