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BMW
520I SE AUTO (2000)

critical checks

valid MOT found
28 days remaining expires 5th Jul 2026

road tax not found


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outstanding finance

Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 8,200 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 15,900 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 15,900 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 10,100 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

9th Jun 2025
159,981 miles (MOT)
27th Jun 2024
157,352 miles (MOT)
12th Jun 2024
157,339 miles (MOT)
27th Jun 2023
152,554 miles (MOT)
21st Jun 2023
152,546 miles (MOT)
22nd Jun 2022
145,051 miles (MOT)
7th Jun 2021
134,952 miles (MOT)
6th Jul 2020
129,709 miles (MOT)
15th May 2019
123,549 miles (MOT)
23rd May 2018
118,947 miles (MOT)
18th May 2018
118,947 miles (MOT)
9th Jun 2017
115,088 miles (MOT)
1st Jun 2017
115,049 miles (MOT)
8th Jun 2016
110,998 miles (MOT)
21st May 2015
106,237 miles (MOT)
5th Jun 2014
98,875 miles (MOT)
17th May 2013
91,591 miles (MOT)
16th May 2013
91,591 miles (MOT)
12th Jun 2012
85,699 miles (MOT)
11th May 2012
86,000 miles (DVLA)
12th Dec 2011
84,313 miles (MOT)
8th Dec 2010
79,171 miles (MOT)
30th Dec 2009
75,398 miles (MOT)
15th Dec 2008
70,224 miles (MOT)
8th Dec 2008
70,116 miles (MOT)
18th Dec 2007
64,465 miles (MOT)
14th Dec 2006
58,486 miles (MOT)
14th Dec 2006
58,485 miles (MOT)
8th Dec 2005
51,975 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
159,981 miles
Estimated current mileage
162,731 miles
Estimated annual mileage
2,765 miles
MOT status & history

MOT Status
Valid: Expires 5th Jul 2026
Date
9th Jun 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
159981 miles
Expiry
5th Jul 2026
Date
9th Jun 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
159981 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Major
Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
Date
27th Jun 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
157352 miles
Expiry
5th Jul 2025
Advisory Notice
Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Date
12th Jun 2024
Result
Failed
Odometer
157339 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Boot Floor Corroded And Holed Not Within Prescribed Area
Advisory Notice
Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Major
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Date
27th Jun 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
152554 miles
Expiry
5th Jul 2024
Date
21st Jun 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
152546 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Major
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dangerous
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Date
22nd Jun 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
145051 miles
Expiry
5th Jul 2023
Date
22nd Jun 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
145051 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
7th Jun 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
134952 miles
Expiry
5th Jul 2022
Date
6th Jul 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
129709 miles
Expiry
5th Jul 2021
Date
15th May 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
123549 miles
Expiry
11th Dec 2020
Date
23rd May 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
118947 miles
Expiry
11th Jun 2019
Date
18th May 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
118947 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam Both (1.7.5a)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Date
9th Jun 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
115088 miles
Expiry
11th Jun 2018
Advisory Notice
N/s Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
Date
1st Jun 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
115049 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Both Front To Rear At Rear (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded O/s Front (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
N/s Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
Date
8th Jun 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
110998 miles
Expiry
11th Jun 2017
Date
21st May 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
106237 miles
Expiry
11th Jun 2016
Date
21st May 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
106237 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Date
5th Jun 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
98875 miles
Expiry
11th Jun 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Date
17th May 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
91591 miles
Expiry
11th Jun 2014
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
16th May 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
91591 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
12th Jun 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
85699 miles
Expiry
11th Jun 2013
Advisory Notice
Front Anti-roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Date
12th Dec 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
84313 miles
Expiry
29th Dec 2012
Advisory Notice
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bearing (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Offside Front Upper Droplink Balljoint Dust Cover Split
Date
8th Dec 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
79171 miles
Expiry
29th Dec 2011
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
30th Dec 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
75398 miles
Expiry
29th Dec 2010
User Entered
Slight Play O/s/r Trunion
Date
15th Dec 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
70224 miles
Expiry
28th Dec 2009
Date
8th Dec 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
70116 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
Date
18th Dec 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
64465 miles
Expiry
28th Dec 2008
Date
14th Dec 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
58486 miles
Expiry
28th Dec 2007
Date
14th Dec 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
58485 miles
Expiry
Not Available
User Entered
Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
User Entered
Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp Not In Good Working Order Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered
Nearside Sill Panel Dented. ?
User Entered
Slight Play In Rear Offside Suspension Joints.
Date
8th Dec 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
51975 miles
Expiry
28th Dec 2006
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valuation data

current values

Forecourt
£700
Private
£570
Trade-In
£540
Auction
£410
Price when new
£26,656
An estimated mileage of 162k 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 2026
£700
May 2026
£700
March 2026
£710
February 2026
£750
January 2026
£770
December 2025
£790
November 2025
£760
October 2025
£760
September 2025
£760
August 2025
£780
July 2025
£780
June 2025
£780
May 2025
£780
April 2025
£780
March 2025
£780
February 2025
£800
January 2025
£840
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle, perform checks regularly to populate this data.
value history
data from similar, matching vehicles

May 2024
£450
April 2024
£450
March 2024
£675
November 2023
£870
May 2023
£950
February 2023
£940
January 2023
£930
October 2022
£690
June 2022
£550
March 2022
£690
January 2022
£980
December 2021
£967
November 2021
£800
October 2021
£767
September 2021
£550
August 2021
£850
July 2021
£690
May 2021
£545
April 2021
£500
January 2021
£453
December 2020
£490
November 2020
£504
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Valuations are dependant upon
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time

Current forecourt value
£700
Price when new
£26,656
Change in value
-£25,956
Over period of
311 months
Average rate of change
-£83 per month
An estimated mileage of 162k miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of £26,656, current value of £700 and age of 9487 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
28.3 mpg
Extra Urban
38.2 mpg
Urban Cold
19.5 mpg
road tax

Tax Status
Not Available
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£206
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£375
6 months (Direct Debit)
£197
12 months (Direct Debit)
£394
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.

specifications

original details

Manufactured
16th Jun 2000
Registration
16th Jun 2000
Current Colour
Silver
Original Colour
Silver
Country of Origin
Germany
Model Variant
520I SE
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Sep 1998
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Sep 1998
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
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)
11.5 seconds
Horse Power
148 bhp
CO2 Emissions
237 g/km
Peak Power
5900 rpm
Torque
140.2 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
66
Delivery
Normal
Description
M1DRMCFDPCK
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%













