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R156 LSC

1997 BMW 520

Beige Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,537 mi
Last recorded168,537 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 LSC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 168,537 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 160,356 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 150,221 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 138,245 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 119,043 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 119,043 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R156 LSC is a 1997 BMW 520 in Beige with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R156 LSC, 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

How do I check the history of R156 LSC?

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What year was R156 LSC registered?

R156 LSC is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R156 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 LSC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R156 LSC have outstanding finance?

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