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R220 BEW

1997 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,254 mi
Last recorded103,254 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 BEW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 103,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 103,254 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 90,637 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 90,373 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,577 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 2 May 2018 63,558 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 63,558 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 62,415 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 62,412 miles

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

front pads low

nail in offside rear and perished

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm in places

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2017 61,998 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm in places

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,632 miles

Nearside Front power steering hose damp

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight leak from sump area

slight oil on under tray

under tray fitted & engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Nov 2013 53,068 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

some small chips in windscreen

suspect front inner pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,574 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,799 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,474 miles

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,818 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 39,813 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 37,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,115 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,811 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 26,015 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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R220 BEW is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R220 BEW, 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 R220 BEW registered?

R220 BEW is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R220 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 BEW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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