MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,005 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear tyre in poor condition
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner tread
nearside rear tyre low on tread
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
slight wear in both front antiroll bar link joints
handbrake readings just within requirement
long travel on handbrake lever
slight wear in near side front anti roll bar link joint
PARK BRAKE READINGS JUST IN REQUIREMENT
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P816 RYW is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 P816 RYW, 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 P816 RYW registered?
P816 RYW is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 24 April 1997.
Is P816 RYW safe to buy?
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