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R119 AHK

1997 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

142,951 mi
Last recorded142,951 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 AHK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 142,951 miles

o/s/f washer jet poor

S.R.S light not working

both rear brake pipes rusty o/s/r

engine and gear box leaking oil

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

jacking point missing n/s/r

play in both rear wish bone bottom joints

Fail 21 Sep 2017 142,950 miles

Emissions not tested too rich for tester (7.3.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

S.R.S light not working

air mass meter fitted wrong way round ,lose and pipe split

both rear brake pipes rusty o/s/r

engine and gear box leaking oil

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

exhaust cat broken up inside and rattling

jacking point missing n/s/r

n/s/f front lower arm front bush has movement

o/s/f washer jet poor

play in both rear wish bone bottom joints

Pass 25 Aug 2016 141,454 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 141,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 139,658 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 139,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 137,353 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 137,353 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 135,319 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 135,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 133,059 miles

air bag light on, os headlight min adjustment, front pads look low, front to rear brake pipes corroded, both front tyres low on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2012 132,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on, os headlight min adjustment, front pads look low, front to rear brake pipes corroded, both front tyres low on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,637 miles

o/s/r lower arm has slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2010 128,036 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 128,025 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 127,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 124,691 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 121,849 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2007 117,251 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 114,467 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 114,467 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

catalytic convertor loose inside/rattling

two front tyres close to legal limit and showing slight cracks between tread

Pass 5 Jan 2006 109,104 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 109,103 miles

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

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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R119 AHK is a 1997 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 R119 AHK, 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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What year was R119 AHK registered?

R119 AHK is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R119 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R119 AHK shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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