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P940 BCX

1997 BMW 520

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,250 mi
Last recorded170,250 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 BCX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 May 2016 170,250 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 168,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 167,234 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2013 164,575 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 162,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 160,941 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 157,810 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 154,795 miles

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

emmisions close to limit

o,s handbrake lower than n,s

unable to open boot

Pass 6 May 2008 143,608 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 133,132 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 122,560 miles

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

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

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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P940 BCX is a 1997 BMW 520 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P940 BCX, 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 P940 BCX registered?

P940 BCX is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P940 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P940 BCX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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