MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,631 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipes rusty
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/F bumper loose
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel pipes rusty
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/F bumper loose
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both rear tyres worn on edges and getting low on tread.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel lines corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front tyres worn on edges.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Both rear tyres worn on edges and getting low on tread.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel lines corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Booster seats fitted to front and rear seats
Fuel lines rusty
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil level low (at min)
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Booster seats fitted to front and rear seats
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISE FUEL PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P235 UNS is a 1997 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 UNS, 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 P235 UNS registered?
P235 UNS is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 1997.
Is P235 UNS safe to buy?
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