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R241 AHK

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,434 mi
Last recorded116,434 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 AHK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 116,434 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 111,921 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 111,920 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort very noisy when wheel rotated (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 108,998 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses perished and starting to crack

engine covers and under trays fitted

near side rear rear upper suspension arm ball joint gaitor split and has slight play

rear metal brake pipes coroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 108,998 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear brake flexi hoses perished and starting to crack

engine covers and under trays fitted

near side rear rear upper suspension arm ball joint gaitor split

rear metal brake pipes coroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 105,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 105,454 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 102,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 102,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 97,481 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 97,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 92,429 miles

nearside front anti roll bar rubber split

Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,528 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 77,101 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 77,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,148 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link ball joint cover split

Pass 27 Nov 2007 66,620 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 62,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 60,221 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 60,203 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyre treads slightly worn inner edges. †footbrake operation slightly noisy/pads creak in calipers????

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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R241 AHK is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R241 AHK, 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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R241 AHK is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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