CarVerify

Free Car Check

HK56 EDX

2006 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,994 mi
Last recorded112,994 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 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

RegistrationHK56 EDX
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

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 112,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 112,173 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

slight oil leak from rear dif

Fail 19 Jan 2021 112,165 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

slight oil leak from rear dif

Pass 19 Dec 2019 108,472 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 108,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,687 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,378 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING EDGES

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LIMITS EDGES 225/50/17W (4.1.E.1)

PARK BRAKE CONTROL HIGH

Fail 7 Dec 2017 99,378 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING EDGES

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LIMITS EDGES 225/50/17W (4.1.E.1)

PARK BRAKE CONTROL HIGH

Pass 15 Dec 2016 96,178 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats on rear seat. ()

Prop shaft rear cv joint is leaking.

Fail 14 Dec 2016 96,178 miles

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats on rear seat. ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Prop shaft rear cv joint is leaking.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 91,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 85,835 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 80,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

slight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

Fail 20 Dec 2013 80,613 miles

slight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2012 75,445 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 75,427 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2011 73,570 miles

both the front steering rack gators are slightly twisted

Fail 14 Dec 2011 73,472 miles

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

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

both the front steering rack gators are slightly twisted

Pass 30 Dec 2010 65,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front steering rack gators are slightly twisted

Pass 5 Dec 2009 57,426 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 57,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

HK56 EDX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK56 EDX, 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 HK56 EDX?

You can check the full history of HK56 EDX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HK56 EDX registered?

HK56 EDX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is HK56 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK56 EDX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK56 EDX 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 HK56 EDX. 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.