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P93 OSX

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,472 mi
Last recorded126,472 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 OSX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 May 2013 126,472 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f fog light cracked

o/s/f wing slightly damaged

slight play in front drop links

Pass 28 May 2013 126,472 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f fog light cracked

o/s/f wing slightly damaged

slight play in front drop links

Pass 2 May 2012 118,422 miles

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

both fuel lines that run from front to rear are heavily corroded but not leaking

n/side front brake disc inner surface is pitted and corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2011 112,856 miles

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

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

both front brake discs pitted slightly

both rear tyres treads getting low and starting to crack

corrosion on both front coil springs

corrosion on fuel tank straps

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 28 Apr 2010 110,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on both front and rear coil springs.

spare tyre worn below legal limits

Pass 20 Apr 2009 107,986 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres tread low

corrosion on fuel tank straps

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Apr 2008 106,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 13 Apr 2007 104,610 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front no plate slightly damaged

slight damage to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 102,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres getting close to wear indicators

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

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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P93 OSX is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue 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 P93 OSX, 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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P93 OSX is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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