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P464 LBP

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,428 mi
Last recorded138,428 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 LBP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 138,428 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R TYRE CUT ON OUTER TYREWALL

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Oil leak

PLAY IN O/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

REAR TAIL PIPE BROKEN

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Aug 2011 138,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R TYRE CUT ON OUTER TYREWALL

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Oil leak

PLAY IN O/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

REAR TAIL PIPE BROKEN

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 134,530 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 134,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight play offside front (wheelbearing,ball joint)?

Pass 15 Apr 2009 128,541 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 128,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 118,691 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 118,691 miles

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 109,248 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 108,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2006 98,442 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 98,442 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P464 LBP is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P464 LBP, 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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P464 LBP is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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