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E501 BKM

1997 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,363 mi
Last recorded63,363 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE501 BKM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,363 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general underbody corrosion

slight play nearside steering idler

surface corrosion front brake components

surface corrosion front suspension components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,932 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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E501 BKM is a 1997 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E501 BKM, 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 E501 BKM registered?

E501 BKM is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is E501 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E501 BKM shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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