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R103 APP

1997 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,398 mi
Last recorded86,398 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 APP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 86,398 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 84,323 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear brake flexes slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2018 78,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear brake flexes slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,294 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 70,294 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,832 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,251 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 66,251 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,301 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 65,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 63,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,145 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,409 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 56,244 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,284 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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R103 APP is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R103 APP, 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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R103 APP is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R103 APP safe to buy?

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