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P619 AAB

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,347 mi
Last recorded215,347 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP619 AAB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 215,347 miles

general corrosion to sills/bodywork

handbrake travel long

inter/mitent bulb warning on

slight residue pas pipe

Pass 8 May 2012 207,556 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 207,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 199,564 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 199,564 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level topped up to carry out emissions test

nearside front fog lamp unit insecure

nearside front tyre slightly low on inner edge

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

oil leaks around engine/gearbox areas

oil leaks around rear differential area

Pass 17 May 2010 191,006 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 179,946 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 14 May 2009 179,944 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 May 2008 168,969 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 168,969 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre on 3mm 225/60/15 96v michrelin pilot

Pass 11 May 2007 156,540 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 156,540 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front suspension drop link top gaiters split

exhaust rear heat shield loose insecure

Pass 19 May 2006 144,994 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust rear heat shield loose/insecure

front wiper blades just clearing screen

n/s handbrake efficiency poor

Fail 19 May 2006 144,994 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

exhaust rear heat shield loose/insecure

front wiper blades just clearing screen

n/s handbrake efficiency poor

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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P619 AAB is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P619 AAB, 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 P619 AAB registered?

P619 AAB is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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