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K6 JRL

1997 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,283 mi
Last recorded85,283 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 520121,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 JRL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2009 85,283 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 84,318 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 82,535 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 82,535 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2006 79,982 miles

Near-side rear tyre has a screw in thread,

Small stonechip in windscreen.

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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K6 JRL is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K6 JRL, 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 K6 JRL registered?

K6 JRL is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is K6 JRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K6 JRL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K6 JRL have outstanding finance?

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