CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y122 GEX

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,591 mi
Last recorded88,591 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationY122 GEX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourGreen
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

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears / supply pipes to rear flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front pipe flange nuts corroded away but exhaust not blowing

front tyres perished

Pass 11 Jun 2018 85,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 21 Jun 2017 81,004 miles

Front To Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,682 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 76,682 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,615 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 71,615 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,039 miles

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

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

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat present

Fail 19 Jun 2014 68,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat present

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,055 miles

slight wear in o/s/r top ball joint

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,430 miles

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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 61,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,532 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,819 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,695 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,446 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,509 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

Y122 GEX is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y122 GEX, 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 Y122 GEX?

You can check the full history of Y122 GEX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y122 GEX registered?

Y122 GEX is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y122 GEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y122 GEX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y122 GEX 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 Y122 GEX. 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.