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P889 DOP

1997 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,405 mi
Last recorded120,405 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 DOP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2009 120,405 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 120,405 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 109,449 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 109,367 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 100,849 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 92,087 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 167,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 167,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P889 DOP is a 1997 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P889 DOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P889 DOP registered?

P889 DOP is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P889 DOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P889 DOP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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