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R262 LPC

1997 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,171 mi
Last recorded128,171 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 LPC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 128,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 127,724 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 126,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 126,381 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 125,735 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 124,153 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 124,153 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 123,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 123,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 122,588 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 122,588 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 121,191 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 121,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 119,560 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 119,560 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 115,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 113,315 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 109,111 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 104,705 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 100,671 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 96,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 96,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 93,526 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 88,936 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 88,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R262 LPC is a 1997 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R262 LPC, 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 R262 LPC registered?

R262 LPC is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R262 LPC safe to buy?

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