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R145 DBD

1997 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

177,466 mi
Last recorded177,466 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 DBD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 177,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills corroding unable to inpect thoroughly due to covers fitted

number plate lamp dim

play in steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2013 177,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Handbrake just within limits.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 172,620 miles

wear on steering rack and swivels

Fail 23 Aug 2012 172,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

wear on steering rack and swivels

Pass 20 Sep 2011 169,826 miles

brake pipes corroded

brake pipes greased

front shock absorbers weak

play in front and rear suspension joints

play in steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2011 169,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

brake pipes greased

front shock absorbers weak

play in front and rear suspension joints

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2010 165,865 miles

both main brake pipes & NSR corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2010 165,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both main brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2009 160,428 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 16 Aug 2008 156,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 154,045 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 154,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 148,312 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 148,301 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 147,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R145 DBD is a 1997 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R145 DBD, 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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R145 DBD is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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