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E424 FJM

1988 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,419 mi
Last recorded144,419 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE424 FJM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 144,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Front to Rear Pipes Corroded at Front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Track Control Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also Slight Free Play at Wheels (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 144,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Front to Rear Pipes Corroded at Front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Track Control Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also Slight Free Play at Wheels (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 140,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most Suspension Arm Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 140,866 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/s/f Chassis At Anti Roll Bar Mounting Point (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/s And N/s Rear Under Sills (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/s/f Floor (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/s/r Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most Suspension Arm Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2016 120,023 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 129,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 129,312 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 116,377 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 116,140 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 102,569 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 102,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 86,763 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 86,577 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

dust cover split offside front lower swivel

Pass 13 May 2010 86,247 miles

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

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

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 19 May 2009 85,801 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 85,801 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 84,922 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 83,745 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 83,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2006 82,690 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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E424 FJM is a 1988 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1988 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 127,324 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 E424 FJM, 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 38 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E424 FJM is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 4 January 1988.

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