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R150 CGF

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,122 mi
Last recorded68,122 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 CGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 68,122 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,597 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,757 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,497 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,225 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 57,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,629 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,294 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,963 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,570 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,514 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 55,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,944 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 54,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,499 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,787 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,050 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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R150 CGF is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R150 CGF, 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 R150 CGF registered?

R150 CGF is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R150 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 CGF shows 18 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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