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P97 KFC

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,008 mi
Last recorded166,008 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 KFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 166,008 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 May 2013 166,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 156,405 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 156,405 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 145,023 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED,NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS

SLIGHT CORROSION ON INNER SILLS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2011 145,022 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

SILL COVERS FITTED,NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS

SLIGHT CORROSION ON INNER SILLS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 139,339 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 139,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 126,792 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 126,713 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 117,758 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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P97 KFC is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P97 KFC, 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

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What year was P97 KFC registered?

P97 KFC is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P97 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P97 KFC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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