2001 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · EY51 FGF
2001 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 180,634 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,634 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.
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EY51 FGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 180,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY51 FGF 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 (EY51 FGF) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
EY51 FGF Mileage History
- 21/06/2024167,783 mi
- 28/06/2024167,854 mi+71 mi
- 14/06/2025174,335 mi+6,481 mi
- 30/06/2026180,629 mi+6,294 mi
- 06/07/2026180,634 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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