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P373 HJB

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,245 mi
Last recorded150,245 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 HJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 150,245 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 109,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 105,291 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 105,261 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 89,904 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN NEAR TO THE WEAR LIMIT BARS ON INNER TREAD.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN TO THE LIMIT ON EDGES OF TREAD.

**** NEARSIDE FORNT TYRE IS WORN TO THE LIMIT ON INNER EDGE ****

Fail 11 Jan 2007 89,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN NEAR TO WEAR BARS ON INNER OF TREAD.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LIMIT ON EDGES OF TREAD.

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LIMIT ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 77,850 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 77,828 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres are wearing / worn low on edges.

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

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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P373 HJB 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 P373 HJB, 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 P373 HJB registered?

P373 HJB is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P373 HJB safe to buy?

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