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R208 GBB

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,108 mi
Last recorded187,108 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 GBB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 187,108 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 187,108 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 177,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 171,385 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 171,173 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 170,557 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 169,799 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 168,699 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 168,699 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 167,710 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 165,983 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 164,319 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 163,401 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 162,019 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 162,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 156,414 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 149,189 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 140,765 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 132,641 miles

Slight play in N/S steering rack

Slight play in O/S Rear lower ball joint

Pass 14 Jul 2008 123,188 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 114,238 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 114,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 104,741 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 94,078 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 94,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R208 GBB is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R208 GBB, 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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R208 GBB is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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