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P970 YPJ

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,137 mi
Last recorded59,137 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 YPJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 59,137 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 59,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,230 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing / cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing / cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 54,993 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing / cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing / cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,084 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 52,084 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 49,968 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 49,354 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,472 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 48,472 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,323 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,254 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,183 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 45,183 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,258 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,566 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,547 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,576 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,532 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,213 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,563 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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P970 YPJ is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 126,144 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 P970 YPJ, 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 30 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P970 YPJ?

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What year was P970 YPJ registered?

P970 YPJ is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P970 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P970 YPJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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