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P35 SVF

1997 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,228 mi
Last recorded113,228 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 SVF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 113,228 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

brake warning lamp on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 109,912 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 104,885 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 104,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

air bag light on

brake warning light on---no obvious faults

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jan 2009 99,517 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 88,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 82,700 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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P35 SVF is a 1997 BMW 520 in Grey 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 P35 SVF, 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 P35 SVF registered?

P35 SVF is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P35 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P35 SVF 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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