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P746 YGH

1997 BMW 520

Brown Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,031 mi
Last recorded111,031 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 YGH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 111,031 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 109,524 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 107,176 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 104,000 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 104,000 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 May 2008 101,669 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 101,669 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 97,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2006 93,769 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 93,760 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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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P746 YGH is a 1997 BMW 520 in Brown 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 P746 YGH, 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 P746 YGH registered?

P746 YGH is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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