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R152 MFM

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,462 mi
Last recorded109,462 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 MFM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 109,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 109,443 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear service brake poor (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 107,042 miles

nsf tyre cracking slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2021 105,723 miles

slight corrosion on rear sills

Pass 9 Jul 2020 104,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 96,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,256 miles

handbrake 16%

Fail 6 Jul 2017 87,252 miles

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

handbrake 16%

Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,933 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 75,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 60,273 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 58,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,907 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,622 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 30 Jul 2011 47,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,123 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 43,123 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,227 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,495 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,671 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,026 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 26,050 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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R152 MFM is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R152 MFM, 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 R152 MFM registered?

R152 MFM is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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