2001 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · Y597 DKC
2001 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2001. Recorded mileage 152,583 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y597 DKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 152,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Y597 DKC Mileage History
- 07/04/2025136,356 mi
- 06/05/2025136,384 mi+28 mi
- 01/05/2026152,366 mi+15,982 mi
- 23/06/2026152,481 mi+115 mi
- 02/07/2026152,583 mi+102 mi
Average of roughly 13,142 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y597 DKC 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 (Y597 DKC) between April 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone to hub rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
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