MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general corrosion to sills/bodywork
handbrake travel long
inter/mitent bulb warning on
slight residue pas pipe
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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
chip in windscreen
exhaust rear heat shield loose/insecure
front wiper blades just clearing screen
n/s handbrake efficiency poor
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P619 AAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P619 AAB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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