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P41 TMW

1997 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,808 mi
Last recorded190,808 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 TMW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 190,808 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2013 190,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 182,888 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 182,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 181,166 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit

Front to rear fuel pipes x 2 slightly corroded

Possible puncture in O/S/F tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 181,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front tyres on legal limit

Front to rear fuel pipes x 2 slightly corroded

Possible puncture in O/S/F tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 173,950 miles

metal fuel pipes excessively corroded

Fail 12 May 2009 173,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

metal fuel pipes excessively corroded

Pass 7 May 2008 165,844 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 165,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 156,669 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 146,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 89,773 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 145,809 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Bumper damaged. †

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

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

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

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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P41 TMW is a 1997 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P41 TMW, 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 P41 TMW registered?

P41 TMW is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P41 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P41 TMW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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