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P75 ABB

1997 BMW 520

Blue Lpg 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,203 mi
Last recorded136,203 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 ABB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 136,203 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 136,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2014 127,975 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 127,972 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 6 Jan 2014 126,062 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 120,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 120,761 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 114,746 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 114,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 96,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns front bottom arm very slight play

ns front tyre very slightly worn on inner/outer edges

ns/os rear bottom arm bushes very slight play

Fail 26 Jan 2011 96,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns front bottom arm very slight play

ns front tyre very slightly worn on inner/outer edges

ns/os rear bottom arm bushes very slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,424 miles

ns front steering rack very slight play

ns/front p/a/s pipe very slightly damp

ns/os rear break pipes very slightly corroding

rear number plate very slightly perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,547 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,957 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,242 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,223 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 44,253 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 44,253 miles

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

plastic covers to outer sills also under tray fitted

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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P75 ABB is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P75 ABB, 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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P75 ABB is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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