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R149 URX

1997 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,308 mi
Last recorded153,308 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 URX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 153,308 miles

child seat fitted to rear

slight play in n/s/r suspension

Fail 7 Mar 2013 153,308 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to rear

slight play in n/s/r suspension

Pass 6 Mar 2012 149,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2012 149,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 145,430 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 145,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 140,105 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 135,445 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Mar 2008 131,578 miles

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F lower susp/arm ball joint

Both front tyres gettting low on tread and worn near limits of wear at tread edges

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded in places slightly

N/S/F tyre getting abit cracked and perrished at outer sidewall

Rear b/discs getting corroded at inner face edges

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R upper susp/arm outer ball joint

Fail 10 Mar 2008 131,577 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F lower susp/arm ball joint

Both front tyres gettting low on tread and worn near limits of wear at tread edges

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded in places slightly

N/S/F tyre getting abit cracked and perrished at outer sidewall

Rear b/discs getting corroded at inner face edges

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R upper susp/arm outer ball joint

Pass 13 Mar 2007 126,424 miles

Front to rear steel brake pipes are surface rusty.

Front tyres are showing wear at inner edge.

Nearside front seat belt is slow to return.

Rear brake discs are rusty at edges.

Reduced park brake performance.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 121,220 miles

New rear exhaust joint has small leak.

Rear brake discs appear worn but servicable

Rear tyres are worn at centers close to limits

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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R149 URX is a 1997 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R149 URX, 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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R149 URX is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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