CarVerify

Free Car Check

X884 UJO

2001 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,963 mi
Last recorded137,963 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX884 UJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 137,963 miles

engine light on

Fail 26 Apr 2018 137,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened [right hand] (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

battery light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

front tyres perishing noted,winter tyres fitted

outer body sill covers fitted to vehicle

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 134,211 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 131,276 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 127,455 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 116,691 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear upper outer trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 15 Apr 2013 109,597 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 101,299 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,262 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 86,470 miles

both rear tyres close to wear limits

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,448 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 67,018 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 55,423 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X884 UJO is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 98,478 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X884 UJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X884 UJO?

You can check the full history of X884 UJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X884 UJO registered?

X884 UJO is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X884 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X884 UJO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X884 UJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X884 UJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.