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P323 GPH

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,523 mi
Last recorded103,523 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 GPH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 103,523 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 103,503 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2008 91,782 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 91,782 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 81,180 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 81,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 73,233 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 61,428 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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P323 GPH is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P323 GPH, 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 P323 GPH registered?

P323 GPH is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P323 GPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P323 GPH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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