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P731 KKP

1997 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,716 mi
Last recorded123,716 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 KKP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 123,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 121,821 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front anti roll bar d bushes worn with slight play

rear inner sill corroded

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Oct 2017 121,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front lower arm,inner bush-marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front lower arm,inner bush-marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front anti roll bar d bushes worn with slight play

rear inner sill corroded

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2016 120,139 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

both front,lower front,inner bushes worn with play

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with slight play

front tyres wearing on egde

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2016 120,133 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

both front,lower front,inner bushes worn with play

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with slight play

front tyres wearing on egde

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2015 118,608 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 115,862 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 113,591 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 113,587 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 112,241 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

Fail 13 Mar 2013 112,241 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 109,812 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 107,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 105,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 101,415 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 95,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 87,193 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 79,143 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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P731 KKP is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P731 KKP, 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 P731 KKP registered?

P731 KKP is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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