2001 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · Y448 HCX
2001 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 134,007 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,007 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.
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.
Y448 HCX Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2016
- 134,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y448 HCX 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 (Y448 HCX) between January 2006 and June 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (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.
Y448 HCX Mileage History
- 23/01/200650,344 mi
- 25/01/200755,172 mi+4,828 mi
- 22/01/200859,754 mi+4,582 mi
- 20/01/200965,689 mi+5,935 mi
- 19/01/201074,748 mi+9,059 mi
- 22/01/201179,255 mi+4,507 mi
- 22/01/201179,255 mi
- 30/05/20120 mi-79,255 mi
- 03/06/201386,505 mi+86,505 mi
- 30/05/201490,742 mi+4,237 mi
- 01/06/2015116,023 mi+25,281 mi
- 16/06/2016134,007 mi+17,984 mi
Average of roughly 8,048 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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