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R125 WBY

1997 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,068 mi
Last recorded119,068 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 WBY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 119,068 miles

srs light on

Pass 21 Jul 2009 113,300 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 108,483 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise air bag light onn

advise off side front tyres cracking in side walls

advise rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 15 Jul 2008 108,483 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise air bag light onn

advise off side front tyres cracking in side walls

advise rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 14 Jul 2007 103,474 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 98,317 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 92,535 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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R125 WBY is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R125 WBY, 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 R125 WBY registered?

R125 WBY is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R125 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 WBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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