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P131 LEC

1997 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,363 mi
Last recorded146,363 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 LEC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 146,363 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 139,867 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 135,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 135,382 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 130,109 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 130,109 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 124,741 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 120,744 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 116,974 miles

MAIN FRONT TO N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD TOP RUBBER DUST COVER SPLIT

REAR TYRES WEARING VERY LOW (ON LIMIT) ADVISE REPLACEMENT

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING RACK JOINT

Pass 30 Nov 2005 110,806 miles

N/S FRONT LINK ROD TOP BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT

O/S FRONT LINK ROD TOP TOP RUBBER DUST COVER SPLIT

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW 2.5MM (225/60/15) pirelli

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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P131 LEC is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P131 LEC, 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 P131 LEC registered?

P131 LEC is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P131 LEC safe to buy?

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