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P370 HJH

1997 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,598 mi
Last recorded164,598 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 HJH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 164,598 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 164,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint dog leg (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dog leg (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread low inner edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 155,470 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 155,470 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 147,956 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 147,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r sill damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2014 142,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 136,623 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 131,173 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 123,402 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 118,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise rear exhaust heat shield loose.

offside in steering rack has slight play.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 118,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 112,718 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 112,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 105,358 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 98,470 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 90,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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P370 HJH is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P370 HJH, 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 P370 HJH registered?

P370 HJH is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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