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P109 HUJ

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,162 mi
Last recorded90,162 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 HUJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 90,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 85,053 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 84,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,958 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 79,955 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,324 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 76,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,654 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 72,653 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 70,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Partial sill covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted. Partial floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,782 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 67,779 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,450 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 61,197 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 61,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 58,102 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,102 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,148 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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P109 HUJ is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P109 HUJ, 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.

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P109 HUJ is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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