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P137 JMD

1997 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,830 mi
Last recorded120,830 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 JMD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 120,830 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 116,843 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 115,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 113,878 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 112,295 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 110,535 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 108,669 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 106,112 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 106,015 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 103,838 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 101,430 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 98,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 92,458 miles

wiper rubbers beginning to leave streaks

Pass 12 Feb 2008 86,998 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 80,413 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 80,406 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,360 miles

oil leak

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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P137 JMD is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P137 JMD, 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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What year was P137 JMD registered?

P137 JMD is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P137 JMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P137 JMD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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