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P410 PLM

1997 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,553 mi
Last recorded148,553 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP410 PLM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 148,553 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 148,553 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 136,683 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 127,105 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 127,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wheel arch dirt shield insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2014 120,481 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 120,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 115,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 109,932 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 104,363 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 96,911 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 91,893 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 85,930 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,037 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 79,037 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 72,685 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 66,397 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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P410 PLM is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P410 PLM, 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 P410 PLM registered?

P410 PLM is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P410 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P410 PLM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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