MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,260 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
bonnet stays weak
both rear brake discs rusty on braking surfaces
offside rear auapension strut damp with fluid
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
bonnet stays weak
both rear brake discs rusty on braking surfaces
offside rear auapension strut damp with fluid
brake pedal sinking slightly
brake warning light lit
fuel level warning light & gauge reading low
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal sinking slightly
brake warning light lit
fuel level warning light & gauge reading low
nearside front tyre perishing
offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn
temp locking fuel cap
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P973 RBM is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 P973 RBM, 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.
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What year was P973 RBM registered?
P973 RBM is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 3 December 1996.
Is P973 RBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P973 RBM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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