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P188 SVF

1997 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,394 mi
Last recorded205,394 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 SVF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 205,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

fuel pipes are corroded

wheel nuts are not visable

Fail 17 Jul 2014 205,241 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main fuel pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear upper suspesion arms have slight play

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 201,984 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 201,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

intermittent misfire present.

rear wiper blade rubber split.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

ehaust centre silencer metal braket detatched but system still secure.

handbrake travel on limit.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 197,403 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 192,595 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 192,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

imbalance front brakes

low effort park brake

slight movement o/s & n/s front lower ball joints

slight play n/s front a/roll bar drop link

slight play steering rack

slight runout o/s/f brake

surface corrosion o/s & n/s rear outer sills

uneven application front brakes

Fail 21 Jul 2010 189,405 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 189,405 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 175,277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 173,014 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 173,014 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 162,475 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 149,356 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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P188 SVF is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P188 SVF, 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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P188 SVF is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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