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A13 GBS

1997 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,043 mi
Last recorded82,043 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 GBS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 82,043 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 82,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,050 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 73,016 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 73,008 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,629 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 67,811 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 65,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 61,757 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 58,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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A13 GBS is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A13 GBS, 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 A13 GBS registered?

A13 GBS is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is A13 GBS safe to buy?

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