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P691 RUV

1997 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,459 mi
Last recorded126,459 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 RUV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 126,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 122,217 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 115,418 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 109,815 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 101,352 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 101,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 91,903 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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P691 RUV is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P691 RUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P691 RUV registered?

P691 RUV is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P691 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P691 RUV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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