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B11 WXY

1997 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,817 mi
Last recorded122,817 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 WXY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 122,817 miles

n/s/r tyer worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2005 115,434 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 115,434 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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B11 WXY is a 1997 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B11 WXY, 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 B11 WXY registered?

B11 WXY is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B11 WXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 WXY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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