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P51 GVN

1997 BMW 520

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,490 mi
Last recorded119,490 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 GVN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 119,490 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 112,104 miles

offside front tyre close to wear markers

rear number plate slightly discoloured

unable to check some items fully due to plastic undertrays

Pass 11 Jan 2006 106,674 miles

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

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)

air bag warning lamp staying on

rear number plate faded

Fail 3 Jan 2006 106,674 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

air bag warning lamp staying on

rear number plate faded

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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P51 GVN is a 1997 BMW 520 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P51 GVN, 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 P51 GVN?

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What year was P51 GVN registered?

P51 GVN is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P51 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P51 GVN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P51 GVN have outstanding finance?

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