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BMW
520I SE AUTO (2001)
critical checks
valid MOT found
219 days remaining expires 8th Jan 2026
valid road tax found
28 days remaining due 1st Jul 2025
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 6,100 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 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 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 14,000 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 14,000 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 8,400 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
3rd Jan 2025
130,632 miles (MOT)
9th Jan 2024
127,844 miles (MOT)
2nd Jan 2024
127,842 miles (MOT)
14th Dec 2022
126,705 miles (MOT)
5th Jan 2022
121,285 miles (MOT)
7th Jan 2021
117,530 miles (MOT)
17th Dec 2020
117,527 miles (MOT)
5th Jul 2019
113,608 miles (MOT)
4th Jul 2018
108,406 miles (MOT)
10th Jul 2017
106,340 miles (MOT)
6th Jul 2016
104,285 miles (MOT)
5th Jul 2016
104,285 miles (MOT)
11th Jul 2015
100,666 miles (MOT)
24th May 2014
96,526 miles (MOT)
4th May 2013
93,383 miles (MOT)
16th May 2012
87,416 miles (MOT)
27th May 2011
74,204 miles (MOT)
28th Jun 2010
61,428 miles (MOT)
29th Jun 2009
43,181 miles (MOT)
26th Jun 2008
40,893 miles (MOT)
14th Jun 2007
35,350 miles (MOT)
15th Jun 2006
31,616 miles (MOT)
21st Jun 2005
29,718 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
130,632 miles
Estimated current mileage
131,802 miles
Estimated annual mileage
2,826 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 8th Jan 2026
Date
3rd Jan 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
130632 miles
Expiry
8th Jan 2026
Advisory Notice
Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Advisory Notice
Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Ns And Os (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Notice
Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured Ns And Os (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
9th Jan 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
127844 miles
Expiry
8th Jan 2025
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage From Power Steering Pot/pipe Area (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
2nd Jan 2024
Result
Failed
Odometer
127842 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Dangerous
Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Outer Sidewall - 225/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage From Power Steering Pot/pipe Area (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Date
14th Dec 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
126705 miles
Expiry
6th Jan 2024
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
5th Jan 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
121285 miles
Expiry
6th Jan 2023
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
7th Jan 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
117530 miles
Expiry
6th Jan 2022
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
17th Dec 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
117527 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
Major
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
5th Jul 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
113608 miles
Expiry
17th Dec 2020
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing On Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing On Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing On Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Date
4th Jul 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
108406 miles
Expiry
10th Jul 2019
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Hub Lower Back Bush Marked With Yellow Crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Hub Lower Back Bush Marked With Yellow Crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
10th Jul 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
106340 miles
Expiry
10th Jul 2018
Date
10th Jul 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
106340 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
Date
6th Jul 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
104285 miles
Expiry
10th Jul 2017
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak ()
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Upper Control Arm Bush Has Play
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Control Arm Bush Has Play
Date
5th Jul 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
104285 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Front Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
Fail
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak ()
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Upper Control Arm Bush Has Play
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Control Arm Bush Has Play
Date
11th Jul 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
100666 miles
Expiry
10th Jul 2016
User Entered
Oil Leak
Date
11th Jul 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
100666 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
User Entered
Oil Leak
Date
24th May 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
96526 miles
Expiry
26th May 2015
Date
4th May 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
93383 miles
Expiry
26th May 2014
User Entered
Oil Leak
Date
16th May 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
87416 miles
Expiry
26th May 2013
User Entered
Oil Leak
Date
27th May 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
74204 miles
Expiry
26th May 2012
Date
28th Jun 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
61428 miles
Expiry
28th Jun 2011
User Entered
Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
Date
29th Jun 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
43181 miles
Expiry
28th Jun 2010
Date
26th Jun 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
40893 miles
Expiry
25th Jun 2009
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
14th Jun 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
35350 miles
Expiry
20th Jun 2008
Date
15th Jun 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
31616 miles
Expiry
20th Jun 2007
Date
21st Jun 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
29718 miles
Expiry
20th Jun 2006
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valuation data
current values
Forecourt
£1,250
Private
£1,030
Trade-In
£970
Auction
£750
Price when new
£25,633
An estimated mileage of 131k 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
June 2025
£1,250
May 2025
£1,250
April 2025
£1,240
March 2025
£1,240
February 2025
£1,270
January 2025
£1,340
December 2024
£1,370
November 2024
£1,330
October 2024
£1,330
September 2024
£1,330
August 2024
£1,360
July 2024
£1,380
February 2024
£1,440
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
June 2024
£1,470
May 2024
£1,190
April 2024
£1,584
March 2024
£1,490
February 2024
£1,494
January 2024
£1,705
December 2023
£927
November 2023
£1,460
July 2023
£1,340
June 2023
£1,320
May 2023
£1,340
April 2023
£1,300
March 2023
£1,343
December 2022
£1,400
November 2022
£1,090
October 2022
£936
September 2022
£1,075
August 2022
£1,020
July 2022
£1,110
June 2022
£1,087
May 2022
£1,157
April 2022
£1,140
March 2022
£980
February 2022
£1,020
January 2022
£1,164
December 2021
£1,120
November 2021
£1,010
October 2021
£976
September 2021
£1,060
August 2021
£863
June 2021
£955
May 2021
£1,050
April 2021
£990
February 2021
£840
January 2021
£684
December 2020
£716
November 2020
£711
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
Current forecourt value
£1,250
Price when new
£25,633
Change in value
-£24,383
Over period of
288 months
Average rate of change
-£84 per month
An estimated mileage of 131k miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of £25,633, current value of £1,250 and age of 8769 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
28.5 mpg
Extra Urban
36.2 mpg
Urban Cold
20.9 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Jul 2025
Tax Band
K
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£236
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£430
6 months (Direct Debit)
£225
12 months (Direct Debit)
£451
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 May 2001
Registration
31st May 2001
Current Colour
Silver
Original Colour
Silver
Country of Origin
Germany
Model Variant
520I SE
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Sep 2000
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Sep 2000
Series
E39
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
4 Door Saloon
Number of Doors
4
Drive Type
4X2
Length
4775 mm
Height
1435 mm
Width
1800 mm
Number of Seats
5
performance & engine
Make
Bmw
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
2.2L
Size
2171 cc
Max Speed
137 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
10.2 seconds
Horse Power
168 bhp
CO2 Emissions
237 g/km
Peak Power
6250 rpm
Torque
155 lb-ft
Peak Torque
3500 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
72
Delivery
Normal
Description
M54 EU4 (2.2)
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!
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- 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%
