1997 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · P748 KKP
1997 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 152,179 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1991cc
P748 KKP Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2010
- 152,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P748 KKP Mileage History
- 13/07/2006115,778 mi
- 02/11/2006117,470 mi+1,692 mi
- 09/11/2006117,663 mi+193 mi
- 29/04/2008135,300 mi+17,637 mi
- 23/09/2009143,048 mi+7,748 mi
- 01/11/2010152,179 mi+9,131 mi
Average of roughly 8,458 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P748 KKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 520 (P748 KKP) between July 2006 and November 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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