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520I SE AUTO (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
296 days remaining expires 22nd Dec 2025
road tax not found
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 5,400 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,700 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,700 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,200 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,200 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 8,300 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
23rd Dec 2024
127,116 miles (MOT)
23rd Dec 2024
127,095 miles (MOT)
1st Nov 2023
126,373 miles (MOT)
25th Nov 2022
126,104 miles (MOT)
14th Dec 2021
125,442 miles (MOT)
9th Oct 2020
125,299 miles (MOT)
27th Sep 2019
123,824 miles (MOT)
12th Oct 2018
121,625 miles (MOT)
17th Nov 2017
119,401 miles (MOT)
8th Nov 2016
117,205 miles (MOT)
2nd Nov 2015
114,861 miles (MOT)
7th Nov 2014
113,159 miles (MOT)
6th Nov 2014
113,159 miles (MOT)
8th Nov 2013
111,516 miles (MOT)
9th Nov 2012
108,844 miles (MOT)
7th Nov 2011
106,209 miles (MOT)
10th Nov 2010
103,198 miles (MOT)
14th Nov 2009
100,028 miles (MOT)
5th Dec 2008
95,141 miles (MOT)
1st Dec 2007
91,190 miles (MOT)
9th Dec 2006
88,123 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
127,116 miles
Estimated current mileage
127,238 miles
Estimated annual mileage
648 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 22nd Dec 2025
Date
23rd Dec 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
127116 miles
Expiry
22nd Dec 2025
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Date
23rd Dec 2024
Result
Failed
Odometer
127095 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Dangerous
Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Date
1st Nov 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
126373 miles
Expiry
31st Oct 2024
Minor
Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Minor
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
25th Nov 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
126104 miles
Expiry
13th Dec 2023
Advisory Notice
Under Car Corroded
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material And Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Under Tray Fitted
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
14th Dec 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
125442 miles
Expiry
13th Dec 2022
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Minor
Rear Outer Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Top Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Date
9th Oct 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
125299 miles
Expiry
11th Oct 2021
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Date
27th Sep 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
123824 miles
Expiry
11th Oct 2020
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Minor
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Date
12th Oct 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
121625 miles
Expiry
11th Oct 2019
Advisory Notice
Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Date
17th Nov 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
119401 miles
Expiry
16th Nov 2018
Date
8th Nov 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
117205 miles
Expiry
8th Nov 2017
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Center Main (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Date
2nd Nov 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
114861 miles
Expiry
8th Nov 2016
Date
7th Nov 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
113159 miles
Expiry
8th Nov 2015
Date
6th Nov 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
113159 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
8th Nov 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
111516 miles
Expiry
8th Nov 2014
Date
9th Nov 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
108844 miles
Expiry
8th Nov 2013
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
Date
7th Nov 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
106209 miles
Expiry
6th Nov 2012
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Date
7th Nov 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
106209 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Advisory Notice
Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Date
10th Nov 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
103198 miles
Expiry
8th Dec 2011
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Date
14th Nov 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
100028 miles
Expiry
8th Dec 2010
Advisory Notice
Offside Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Front Brake Ballance Actually 25% Limit 25%
Date
5th Dec 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
95141 miles
Expiry
8th Dec 2009
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
User Entered
Front Brake Ballance 25% Limit 25%
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
1st Dec 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
91190 miles
Expiry
8th Dec 2008
Date
9th Dec 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
88123 miles
Expiry
8th Dec 2007
Date
9th Dec 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
88123 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 9922 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Combined
27.7 mpg
Extra Urban
37.7 mpg
Urban Cold
19.1 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£345
6 months (Direct Debit)
£181
12 months (Direct Debit)
£362
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
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specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1997
Registration
15th Aug 1997
Current Colour
Green
Original Colour
Green
Country of Origin
Germany
Model Variant
520I SE
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Mar 1996
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Mar 1996
Series
E39
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
4 Door Saloon
Number of Doors
4
Drive Type
4X2
performance & engine
Make
Bmw
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
2.0L
Size
1991 cc
Max Speed
130 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
11.2 seconds
Horse Power
148 bhp
Peak Power
5900 rpm
Torque
140.2 lb-ft
Peak Torque
4200 rpm
Location
Front
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
80 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
6
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Stroke Length
66
Delivery
Normal
Description
M1DRMCGDPCK
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
BMW 520I SE AUTO
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Blue.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Purple, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 2.2L more than any other.
Blue
26.59%
Silver
23.36%
Grey
15.80%
Black
14.35%
Green
9.45%
White
5.67%
Red
3.67%
2020
1.78%
2019
8.57%
2018
13.35%
2017
1.00%
2016
0.89%
2015
1.22%
2014
0.56%
2005
1.11%
2004
15.91%
2003
7.68%
2002
10.23%
2001
9.12%
2000
4.12%
1999
3.23%
1998
3.89%
1997
2.78%
1996
1.56%
1995
3.67%
1994
2.78%
1993
1.89%
1992
1.00%
1991
0.56%
1990
1.45%
2171cc
43.72%
1998cc
24.47%
1991cc
14.68%
1990cc
12.57%
1997cc
3.45%
2200cc
1.00%
Petrol
100.00%
0
16.93%
1
15.14%
2
10.91%
3
11.14%
4
9.24%
5
8.46%
6
8.13%
7
5.23%
8
5.57%
9
2.67%
10
1.67%
11
1.45%
12
1.56%
13
0.56%
10k … 20k
1.73%
20k … 30k
5.69%
30k … 40k
6.55%
40k … 50k
4.82%
50k … 60k
3.58%
60k … 70k
3.46%
70k … 80k
4.20%
80k … 90k
6.06%
90k … 100k
7.66%
100k … 110k
7.54%
110k … 120k
8.90%
120k … 130k
8.16%
130k … 140k
7.17%
140k … 150k
5.93%
150k … 160k
5.81%
160k … 170k
4.82%
170k … 180k
2.72%
180k … 190k
1.36%
190k … 200k
1.61%
