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P92 TGN

1997 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,551 mi
Last recorded140,551 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 TGN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 140,551 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 138,779 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 137,518 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 137,507 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 134,163 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 131,229 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 130,554 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 127,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 124,911 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 124,911 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 120,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 120,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 116,209 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 112,204 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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P92 TGN is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P92 TGN, 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 P92 TGN registered?

P92 TGN is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P92 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P92 TGN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P92 TGN have outstanding finance?

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