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P2 UGG

1997 BMW 520

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,827 mi
Last recorded203,827 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 UGG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 203,827 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 193,002 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 183,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf and osf gaiters split on anti rollbar outer links

osf rack ball end has slight play inside rack gaiter

Pass 9 Jan 2010 176,587 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 168,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 159,062 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Fail 21 Sep 2006 159,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P2 UGG is a 1997 BMW 520 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P2 UGG, 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 P2 UGG registered?

P2 UGG is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P2 UGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 UGG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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