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BMW
520I SE AUTO (2001)
critical checks
valid MOT found
216 days remaining expires 21st May 2027
valid road tax found
227 days remaining due 1st Jun 2027
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 6,900 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 14,700 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 14,700 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 9,700 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
22nd May 2026
163,188 miles (MOT)
22nd May 2025
155,867 miles (MOT)
19th May 2025
155,860 miles (MOT)
20th May 2024
148,256 miles (MOT)
17th May 2023
140,595 miles (MOT)
13th May 2022
132,035 miles (MOT)
19th Nov 2021
128,804 miles (MOT)
27th Nov 2020
120,297 miles (MOT)
26th Nov 2019
109,821 miles (MOT)
21st Nov 2019
109,754 miles (MOT)
27th Nov 2018
108,198 miles (MOT)
23rd Oct 2017
104,539 miles (MOT)
26th Oct 2016
99,667 miles (MOT)
14th Dec 2015
95,672 miles (BCA)
13th Dec 2015
95,000 miles (DVLA)
1st Sep 2015
94,773 miles (MOT)
2nd Sep 2014
89,227 miles (MOT)
26th Aug 2014
89,227 miles (MOT)
7th Aug 2014
89,196 miles (MOT)
2nd Aug 2013
84,341 miles (MOT)
23rd Aug 2012
77,197 miles (MOT)
23rd Sep 2011
70,517 miles (MOT)
21st Jan 2011
63,000 miles (DVLA)
22nd Sep 2010
62,840 miles (MOT)
24th Sep 2009
61,039 miles (MOT)
26th Sep 2008
55,558 miles (MOT)
7th Sep 2007
51,570 miles (MOT)
8th Sep 2006
45,064 miles (MOT)
21st Sep 2005
36,000 miles (DVLA)
26th Jun 2005
36,000 miles (DVLA)
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
163,188 miles
Estimated current mileage
166,167 miles
Estimated annual mileage
7,321 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 21st May 2027
Date
22nd May 2026
Result
Passed
Odometer
163188 miles
Expiry
21st May 2027
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Date
22nd May 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
155867 miles
Expiry
21st May 2026
Advisory Notice
Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Minor
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Mirror Cover Missing
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake Lever Defective But Can Be Satisfactorily Operated High (1.1.6 (d))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Date
19th May 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
155860 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Major
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Mirror Cover Missing
Major
Offside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View (3.3 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake Lever Defective But Can Be Satisfactorily Operated High (1.1.6 (d))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Major
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
Dangerous
Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Dangerous
Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Dangerous
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Dangerous
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Dangerous
Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Date
20th May 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
148256 miles
Expiry
19th May 2025
Minor
Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
17th May 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
140595 miles
Expiry
16th May 2024
Minor
Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Date
13th May 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
132035 miles
Expiry
12th May 2023
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Date
19th Nov 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
128804 miles
Expiry
26th Nov 2022
Minor
Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Heat Shield Defective
Date
19th Nov 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
128804 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Minor
Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Heat Shield Defective
Date
27th Nov 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
120297 miles
Expiry
26th Nov 2021
Date
26th Nov 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
109821 miles
Expiry
26th Nov 2020
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner & Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory Notice
Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Nsr & Osr (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake Just Met Brake Efficiency May Need Adjustment Or Repair(nsr & Osr)
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake Slight Reserve Travel
Date
26th Nov 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
109821 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner & Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory Notice
Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Nsr & Osr (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake Just Met Brake Efficiency May Need Adjustment Or Repair(nsr & Osr)
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake Slight Reserve Travel
Date
21st Nov 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
109754 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Major
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
Date
27th Nov 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
108198 miles
Expiry
26th Nov 2019
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
Date
23rd Oct 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
104539 miles
Expiry
25th Oct 2018
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Nsr & Osr (inner & Outer) (3.5.1i)
Date
26th Oct 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
99667 miles
Expiry
25th Oct 2017
Advisory Notice
Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin All (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint N/s & O/s (2.4.g.2)
Date
26th Oct 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
99667 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin All (3.5.1g)
Pass With Rectification At Station
Headlamp Aim Too High N/s & O/s (1.8)
Advisory Notice
Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint N/s & O/s (2.4.g.2)
Date
1st Sep 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
94773 miles
Expiry
1st Sep 2016
Date
2nd Sep 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
89227 miles
Expiry
1st Sep 2015
Date
26th Aug 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
89227 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
7th Aug 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
89196 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
User Entered
Brake Lights Working But Sign On Dash Indicates Faulty
Date
2nd Aug 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
84341 miles
Expiry
22nd Aug 2014
Date
23rd Aug 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
77197 miles
Expiry
22nd Aug 2013
User Entered
Oil Leak
Advisory Notice
Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
Date
23rd Sep 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
70517 miles
Expiry
25th Sep 2012
Date
22nd Sep 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
62840 miles
Expiry
25th Sep 2011
Date
24th Sep 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
61039 miles
Expiry
25th Sep 2010
Date
26th Sep 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
55558 miles
Expiry
25th Sep 2009
Date
7th Sep 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
51570 miles
Expiry
7th Sep 2008
Date
8th Sep 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
45064 miles
Expiry
7th Sep 2007
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valuation data
current values
Forecourt
£970
Private
£800
Trade-In
£760
Auction
£580
Price when new
£25,633
An estimated mileage of 166k 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
October 2026
£970
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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
£970
Price when new
£25,633
Change in value
-£24,663
Over period of
300 months
Average rate of change
-£82 per month
An estimated mileage of 166k miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of £25,633, current value of £970 and age of 9129 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 Jun 2027
Tax Band
K
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£245
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£445
6 months (Direct Debit)
£234
12 months (Direct Debit)
£467
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
19th Oct 2001
Registration
19th Oct 2001
Current Colour
Blue
Original Colour
Blue
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.
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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%
