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P148 BAP

1997 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,974 mi
Last recorded48,974 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 BAP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 48,974 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 48,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,184 miles

rear brake pads are worn

slight play in steering rack n/s front

Fail 23 Feb 2016 47,184 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear brake pads are worn

slight play in steering rack n/s front

Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,516 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 45,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 44,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,351 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,309 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 43,309 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,989 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 42,173 miles

nearside rear lower control dust covers split

offside rear lower control dust covers split

Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,302 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,951 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 39,951 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,559 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,874 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 30,606 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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P148 BAP is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P148 BAP, 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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P148 BAP is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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