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P189 VEU

1997 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,204 mi
Last recorded71,204 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 VEU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 71,204 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,875 miles

Offside Front poor patteren

Fail 13 Feb 2017 66,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front poor patteren

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,840 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,895 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,413 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 60,364 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,482 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,278 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,812 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 54,909 miles

both rear tyre walls perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2007 52,378 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 49,731 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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P189 VEU is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 P189 VEU, 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 P189 VEU registered?

P189 VEU is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P189 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P189 VEU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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