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R219 UYX

1997 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,273 mi
Last recorded144,273 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 UYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 144,273 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 140,159 miles

Inner Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 137,639 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 137,639 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 134,344 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 129,054 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 117,913 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 117,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 111,588 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 111,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

air bag light on dash staying on.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 104,976 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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R219 UYX is a 1997 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R219 UYX, 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

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What year was R219 UYX registered?

R219 UYX is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R219 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 UYX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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