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2001 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · MCH 859D

MCH 859D

2001 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 27/07/2001. Recorded mileage 62,895 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
2171cc

MCH 859D Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
  • 62,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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MCH 859D Mileage History

  1. 19/11/202258,525 mi
  2. 02/12/202258,526 mi+1 mi
  3. 28/06/202461,131 mi+2,605 mi
  4. 24/07/202562,895 mi+1,764 mi

Average of roughly 1,632 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

MCH 859D MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 25 Jun 2026, 15:50
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 520 (MCH 859D) between November 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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