2001 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · X291 EJM
2001 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2001. Recorded mileage 187,387 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/04/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2200cc
X291 EJM Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2013
- 187,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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X291 EJM Mileage History
- 28/03/2006102,010 mi
- 05/04/2007120,966 mi+18,956 mi
- 17/04/2008138,094 mi+17,128 mi
- 22/12/2008150,027 mi+11,933 mi
- 22/12/2008150,027 mi
- 02/04/2009151,892 mi+1,865 mi
- 02/04/2009151,892 mi
- 06/04/2010168,646 mi+16,754 mi
- 09/04/2010168,649 mi+3 mi
- 18/04/2011180,364 mi+11,715 mi
- 11/04/2012187,397 mi+7,033 mi
- 08/04/2013187,387 mi-10 mi
Average of roughly 12,142 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
X291 EJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 520 (X291 EJM) between March 2006 and April 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”.
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