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P175 TMJ

1997 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,347 mi
Last recorded151,347 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 TMJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 151,347 miles

all brake discs rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2008 151,345 miles

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2007 146,989 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 146,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 138,260 miles

metal brake pipe going to ofsr flex slightly corroded on end.(grease to prevent further corrosion)

nsr brake disc slightly pitted on outer edge

small exhaust blow on exhaust join (midd)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 133,128 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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P175 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P175 TMJ, 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 P175 TMJ registered?

P175 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P175 TMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P175 TMJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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