2001 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · Y157 DGF
2001 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2001. Recorded mileage 116,213 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2171cc
Y157 DGF Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2010
- 116,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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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Y157 DGF Mileage History
- 19/07/200554,936 mi
- 28/07/200664,356 mi+9,420 mi
- 07/08/200664,620 mi+264 mi
- 06/08/200778,775 mi+14,155 mi
- 06/08/200778,775 mi
- 08/08/200891,225 mi+12,450 mi
- 22/08/200891,564 mi+339 mi
- 17/08/2009105,444 mi+13,880 mi
- 26/08/2009105,805 mi+361 mi
- 09/08/2010116,213 mi+10,408 mi
Average of roughly 12,118 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Y157 DGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 520 (Y157 DGF) between July 2005 and August 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b”.
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