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P794 KKP

1997 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,861 mi
Last recorded122,861 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 KKP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 122,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 122,258 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 120,334 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 119,540 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 117,152 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 117,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 115,684 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 111,749 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 106,894 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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P794 KKP is a 1997 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P794 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 P794 KKP registered?

P794 KKP is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P794 KKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P794 KKP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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