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R175 BEC

1997 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,906 mi
Last recorded41,906 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 BEC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 41,906 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 37,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 37,812 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 36,611 miles

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 20 Jul 2022 34,842 miles

Central brake light not working

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 34,842 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central brake light not working

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 33,663 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 33,545 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jul 2020 33,545 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2019 33,307 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 32,803 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,019 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,751 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,215 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,894 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,551 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,831 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,014 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,821 miles

advise n/s/f - o/s/f -n/s/r tyres cracking outer side walls

Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,883 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,994 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,288 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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R175 BEC is a 1997 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R175 BEC, 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 R175 BEC registered?

R175 BEC is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R175 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 BEC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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