MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,973 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT STALK COVER MISSING CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER N OT FITTED
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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P317 UYJ is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 126,144 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 P317 UYJ, 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 30 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P317 UYJ registered?
P317 UYJ is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 1996.
Is P317 UYJ safe to buy?
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