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R251 UHL

1997 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,825 mi
Last recorded105,825 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 UHL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 105,825 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 105,731 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 97,937 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 94,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,122 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 91,627 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,790 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 85,765 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 85,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 83,225 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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R251 UHL is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green 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 R251 UHL, 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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What year was R251 UHL registered?

R251 UHL is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R251 UHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 UHL 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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