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P519 PGU

1997 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,520 mi
Last recorded119,520 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 PGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 119,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 118,170 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 117,174 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 116,021 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 116,021 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 113,524 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 113,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 111,305 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 109,220 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 105,816 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 101,749 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 98,075 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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P519 PGU is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P519 PGU, 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 P519 PGU?

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What year was P519 PGU registered?

P519 PGU is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P519 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P519 PGU shows 12 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.

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