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R109 EEC

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,867 mi
Last recorded61,867 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 EEC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,867 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,822 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,387 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,485 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,408 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 55,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,351 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,365 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,446 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,012 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,212 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,845 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 43,357 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,070 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 36,578 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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R109 EEC is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R109 EEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R109 EEC registered?

R109 EEC is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R109 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 EEC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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