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HZ 9423

1997 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

358,389 mi
Last recorded358,389 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHZ 9423
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 358,389 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED

EMISSION CLEANER ADDED EMISSIONS FLUCTUANT

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 357,948 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

AIRBAG LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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HZ 9423 is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HZ 9423, 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 HZ 9423 registered?

HZ 9423 is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is HZ 9423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HZ 9423 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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