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P595 TMJ

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

211,137 mi
Last recorded211,137 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 TMJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 211,137 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 211,137 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 211,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 206,858 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 206,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 202,032 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 195,681 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 195,681 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 6 Dec 2006 188,676 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 188,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F seat belt difficult to disengage under load.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight exhaust leak at joint after catalyst.

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

Fail 23 Nov 2006 188,600 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes front to rear badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 7 Nov 2006 188,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P595 TMJ 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 41.7%.

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 P595 TMJ, 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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P595 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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