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P440 ENU

1997 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,437 mi
Last recorded146,437 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 ENU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 146,437 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engin leaking oil

Fail 3 Feb 2010 146,437 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engin leaking oil

Pass 17 Jan 2009 141,421 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 136,128 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 128,798 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 122,342 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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P440 ENU is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P440 ENU, 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 P440 ENU?

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What year was P440 ENU registered?

P440 ENU is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P440 ENU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 ENU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P440 ENU have outstanding finance?

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