MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,245 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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 ****
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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