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K100 DVN

1997 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,572 mi
Last recorded157,572 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 DVN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 157,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 150,601 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 149,098 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 144,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover missing

o/s/f dust cover missing on shock

Fail 16 Mar 2010 144,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover missing

o/s/f dust cover missing on shock

Pass 16 Feb 2009 129,824 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 129,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 112,844 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 112,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise bonnet lever not connected

Pass 13 Feb 2007 107,597 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 107,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 98,626 miles

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

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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K100 DVN is a 1997 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K100 DVN, 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 K100 DVN registered?

K100 DVN is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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