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M444 TTO

1997 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,015 mi
Last recorded200,015 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 TTO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 200,015 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 205,863 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 195,567 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2006 190,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 190,469 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
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M444 TTO is a 1997 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,946 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 M444 TTO, 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 29 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M444 TTO registered?

M444 TTO is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is M444 TTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M444 TTO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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