2000 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · X159 UOG
2000 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2000. Recorded mileage 124,457 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/01/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,457 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
- 2000
- Engine
- 2200cc
X159 UOG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2014
- 124,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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X159 UOG Mileage History
- 01/03/200664,852 mi
- 28/02/200777,415 mi+12,563 mi
- 06/01/200887,064 mi+9,649 mi
- 07/01/200887,068 mi+4 mi
- 10/01/200993,829 mi+6,761 mi
- 23/02/201099,038 mi+5,209 mi
- 24/02/201099,063 mi+25 mi
- 15/02/2011109,281 mi+10,218 mi
- 27/02/2012117,131 mi+7,850 mi
- 26/02/2013121,119 mi+3,988 mi
- 18/01/2014124,457 mi+3,338 mi
- 18/01/2014124,457 mi
Average of roughly 7,559 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
X159 UOG 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 2000 BMW 520 (X159 UOG) between March 2006 and January 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.