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P966 YGG

1997 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,582 mi
Last recorded114,582 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 YGG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 114,582 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 114,407 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 108,725 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 108,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2007 102,562 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 97,073 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 97,073 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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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P966 YGG is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P966 YGG, 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 P966 YGG registered?

P966 YGG is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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