2001 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · Y223 BPG
2001 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 100,463 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
Y223 BPG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2014
- 100,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y223 BPG 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 (Y223 BPG) between February 2006 and June 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2014 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
Y223 BPG Mileage History
- 08/02/200649,675 mi
- 08/02/200649,675 mi
- 16/01/200758,567 mi+8,892 mi
- 16/01/200867,787 mi+9,220 mi
- 15/01/200974,695 mi+6,908 mi
- 18/01/201080,725 mi+6,030 mi
- 18/01/201080,725 mi
- 12/01/201185,569 mi+4,844 mi
- 13/01/201288,118 mi+2,549 mi
- 28/01/201392,728 mi+4,610 mi
- 03/06/2014100,463 mi+7,735 mi
- 04/06/2014100,463 mi
Average of roughly 6,106 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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