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IKZ 4424

1997 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,732 mi
Last recorded155,732 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIKZ 4424
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2018 155,732 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pies greased

N/s/f steering rack end has play

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 150,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sills corroding

both rear lower suspension bush gaiters deteriating

fuel pipes rusty

slight brake judder on rear discs

Fail 23 Mar 2017 150,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

fuel pipes rusty

slight brake judder on rear discs

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sills corroding

both rear lower suspension bush gaiters deteriating

Pass 4 Apr 2016 146,133 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

gaiters on rear suspension lower arms (rear bushes) gaiters deteriorated slightly

light corrosion on both sill joints at rear

light corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 4 Apr 2016 146,133 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

gaiters on rear suspension lower arms (rear bushes) gaiters deteriorated slightly

light corrosion on both sill joints at rear

light corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 30 Mar 2015 141,422 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake judder felt on road test.no excessive fluctuations on brake rollers

emissions slow to pass

Pass 30 Mar 2015 141,422 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake judder felt on road test.no excessive fluctuations on brake rollers

emissions slow to pass

Pass 7 Apr 2014 136,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

emissions slow to pass

n/s rear tyre worn low

Pass 3 Apr 2013 128,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slow in passing emissions test

Pass 12 Apr 2012 128,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slow in passing emissions test

Pass 7 Apr 2011 126,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake not locking on both brakes, servicing?

slow in passing emissions test

Pass 12 Apr 2010 123,563 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 123,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 120,212 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 120,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 117,089 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 117,004 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 111,929 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 111,929 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 106,106 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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IKZ 4424 is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 IKZ 4424, 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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What year was IKZ 4424 registered?

IKZ 4424 is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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