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R114 ARD

1997 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,632 mi
Last recorded112,632 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 ARD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 112,632 miles

air bag light on

Pass 25 Oct 2011 105,510 miles

Airbag warning light on

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 101,876 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 97,671 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 97,436 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 88,987 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 87,782 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 74,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 67,239 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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R114 ARD is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R114 ARD, 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 R114 ARD registered?

R114 ARD is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R114 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 ARD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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