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R568 LNJ

1997 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,852 mi
Last recorded124,852 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 LNJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2011 124,852 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in both front suspension foreward track control arm mounts

Play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2011 124,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in both front suspension foreward track control arm mounts

Play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2011 121,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 112,570 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 112,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 103,616 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 3 Feb 2009 103,615 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 15 Feb 2008 96,132 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 7 Feb 2008 96,064 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2007 88,683 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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R568 LNJ is a 1997 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R568 LNJ, 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 R568 LNJ registered?

R568 LNJ is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R568 LNJ safe to buy?

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