CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y499 ENN

2001 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,292 mi
Last recorded91,292 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
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

RegistrationY499 ENN
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

4 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2009 91,292 miles

sill over covers fitted

nearside mirror deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2008 81,862 miles

centre brake light inop.

engine top cover fitted.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,495 miles

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

sill over covers fitted

slight movement in nearside rear anti-roll bar link arm

Pass 14 Mar 2006 60,389 miles

both front tyres close to limit

engine undertray fitted

sill over covers fitted

slight movement near side front anti-roll bar link arm

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

Y499 ENN is a 2001 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y499 ENN, 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 Y499 ENN?

You can check the full history of Y499 ENN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y499 ENN registered?

Y499 ENN is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y499 ENN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y499 ENN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y499 ENN 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 Y499 ENN. 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.