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P208 RAG

1997 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,999 mi
Last recorded108,999 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 RAG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 108,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil level on minimum

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

nearside rear inner sill corroded

nearside washer jet in-operative

offside front under-tray loose

oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2014 108,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil level on minimum

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

nearside rear inner sill corroded

nearside washer jet in-operative

offside front under-tray loose

oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Apr 2013 105,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

nearside and offside rear brake hoses starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear floor pan and plastic trim damaged

outer sidewalls of nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Apr 2013 105,858 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

nearside and offside rear brake hoses starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear floor pan and plastic trim damaged

outer sidewalls of nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,022 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 104,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 101,640 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 101,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 100,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 100,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 98,592 miles

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

front tyres perished on side walls

Pass 8 Apr 2008 97,381 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 95,804 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 92,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P208 RAG is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green 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 P208 RAG, 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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P208 RAG is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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