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P235 JSP

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,573 mi
Last recorded95,573 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 JSP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 95,573 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 95,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,648 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 94,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 91,647 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 91,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2009 84,149 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 76,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 72,020 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 72,020 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 67,789 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 67,789 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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P235 JSP is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P235 JSP, 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 P235 JSP registered?

P235 JSP is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P235 JSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 JSP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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