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P582 HJH

1997 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,653 mi
Last recorded138,653 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP582 HJH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 138,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 138,508 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 129,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play felt when rocking n/s/f wheel

Fail 30 Apr 2014 129,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play felt when rocking n/s/f wheel

Fail 22 Apr 2013 122,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant guage went up to maximum

front number plate becoming deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake discs becoming corroded

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,077 miles

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

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

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

coolant guage went up to maximum

front number plate becoming deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake discs becoming corroded

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 11 Apr 2012 122,065 miles

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

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

front number plate becoming deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 10 Apr 2012 122,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

front number plate becoming deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 121,475 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 117,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 114,119 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 114,119 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 111,369 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 111,369 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 106,585 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 106,585 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 99,845 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 99,845 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

advise front number plate damage

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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P582 HJH is a 1997 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P582 HJH, 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 P582 HJH registered?

P582 HJH is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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