2001 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · Y241 WBJ
2001 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2001. Recorded mileage 95,006 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,006 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
Y241 WBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 07/02/2014
- 95,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects 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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Y241 WBJ Mileage History
- 16/09/200983,315 mi
- 22/09/200983,315 mi
- 01/10/201092,027 mi+8,712 mi
- 02/10/201092,188 mi+161 mi
- 07/02/201495,006 mi+2,818 mi
Average of roughly 2,661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y241 WBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 520 (Y241 WBJ) between September 2009 and February 2014.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2014 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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