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P586 NLY

1997 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,183 mi
Last recorded34,183 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 NLY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 34,183 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 34,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 29,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,086 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 28,537 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,537 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,036 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,542 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,814 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,471 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 23,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,264 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 23,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,894 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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P586 NLY is a 1997 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P586 NLY, 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 P586 NLY registered?

P586 NLY is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P586 NLY safe to buy?

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