MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,699 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pads warning light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front 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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake warning light dashboard showing
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bonnet safety catch requires adjustment
lighting system requires attention
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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P647 BCX is a 1997 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P647 BCX, 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 P647 BCX registered?
P647 BCX is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 1997.
Is P647 BCX safe to buy?
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