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P858 UAH

1997 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,501 mi
Last recorded178,501 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 UAH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 178,501 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 161,610 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 150,516 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 144,130 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 139,014 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 136,347 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 124,436 miles

advise n/s/r suspension lower bush has slight play.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 119,272 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 107,942 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 92,409 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 77,815 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 77,815 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P858 UAH is a 1997 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P858 UAH, 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 P858 UAH registered?

P858 UAH is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P858 UAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P858 UAH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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