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R190 CSU

1997 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,054 mi
Last recorded102,054 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 CSU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 102,054 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 99,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 91,369 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 91,369 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode(not check properly above covers) †3.Front brake discs wearing, pads not checked †4.Slight play in o/s/f suspension lower rear ball joint

5.n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & sidewall scuffed †6.Outer sills not checked due to sill covers †7.n/s door mirror cover broken

Pass 17 Mar 2006 83,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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R190 CSU is a 1997 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R190 CSU, 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 R190 CSU registered?

R190 CSU is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R190 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R190 CSU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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