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R233 OAY

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,765 mi
Last recorded75,765 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 OAY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 75,765 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 75,181 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 74,458 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 72,995 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 71,432 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 69,291 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 69,274 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 68,113 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,088 miles

airbag light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,212 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 65,042 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,730 miles

osf tyre slightly worn

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,974 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 60,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 57,835 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,344 miles

OS rear brake binding a bit

Pass 16 Jun 2005 51,007 miles

hand brake performance could be better.

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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R233 OAY is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R233 OAY, 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 R233 OAY registered?

R233 OAY is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R233 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 OAY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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