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P324 ASB

1997 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,347 mi
Last recorded156,347 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 ASB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 156,347 miles

O/S FRONT STABALISER LINK TOP DUST COVER SPLIT

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 156,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

CENTRE EXHAUST CONNECTION / CLAMP INSECURE

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S FRONT STABALISER LINK TOP DUST COVER SPLIT

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

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL LOW

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 143,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 131,155 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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P324 ASB is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P324 ASB, 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 P324 ASB registered?

P324 ASB is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P324 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P324 ASB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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