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P37 NEG

1997 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,306 mi
Last recorded95,306 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 NEG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 95,306 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 93,350 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 92,752 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 90,251 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 89,806 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,624 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,928 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,659 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 78,914 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 72,884 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 69,227 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 69,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 65,493 miles

Both rear tyres low on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,145 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 61,145 miles

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

Both rear tyres getting low on tread,down to 3mm in the centre's.

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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P37 NEG is a 1997 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P37 NEG, 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

How do I check the history of P37 NEG?

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What year was P37 NEG registered?

P37 NEG is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P37 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P37 NEG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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