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P258 DUD

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,736 mi
Last recorded71,736 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 DUD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 71,736 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 55,818 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,453 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 54,453 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 53,160 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 53,153 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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,995 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 51,995 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,242 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,506 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,498 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,527 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,846 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,015 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,540 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 32,865 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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P258 DUD is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P258 DUD, 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 P258 DUD registered?

P258 DUD is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P258 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P258 DUD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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