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P415 CFJ

1997 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,415 mi
Last recorded115,415 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 CFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,415 miles

rear disc pitted

Pass 16 Oct 2009 108,417 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 51,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 102,089 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded but not excessive

both rear flexy hoses have slight crackes

o/s/f tyre has slight side wall cracks

Pass 29 Feb 2008 101,405 miles

rear tyre low tread

slight play within steering

Pass 9 Jul 2007 94,161 miles

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

rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2006 81,119 miles

Cat starting to break up

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear number plate in poor condition

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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P415 CFJ is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P415 CFJ, 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 P415 CFJ registered?

P415 CFJ is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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