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G192 SCG

1997 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,929 mi
Last recorded178,929 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG192 SCG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 178,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 178,535 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 176,169 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 24 Sep 2009 172,883 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 171,997 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 171,013 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 168,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cut in spare

damage n/s/f wing

damage o/s sill

Pass 25 Sep 2006 168,900 miles

cut in spare

damage n/s/f wing

damage o/s sill

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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G192 SCG is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G192 SCG, 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 G192 SCG registered?

G192 SCG is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is G192 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G192 SCG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G192 SCG have outstanding finance?

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