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H20 MWL

1997 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,278 mi
Last recorded128,278 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 MWL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 128,278 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2015 128,278 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 115,931 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 115,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 107,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 100,399 miles

front brake discs worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 94,402 miles

Front and rear plate poor

Front pad appear to be getting low

Many cuts on NSF tyre

OSR tyre on 3mm

Slight rumble from rear wheel bearings

Sump gasket leaking oil

Various stonechips in windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2011 94,402 miles

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

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

Front and rear plate poor

Front pad appear to be getting low

Many cuts on NSF tyre

OSR tyre on 3mm

Slight rumble from rear wheel bearings

Spare tyre flat

Sump gasket leaking oil

Various stonechips in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,997 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 84,573 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,139 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,220 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2006 81,021 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 78,879 miles

advise both front brake discs starting to wear thin

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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H20 MWL is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H20 MWL, 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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H20 MWL is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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