MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,797 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front offside jacking point weakened by corrosion
parking brake efficiency meets minimum requirements only
front offside jacking point weakened by corrosion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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E447 BTO is a 1988 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 E447 BTO, 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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What year was E447 BTO registered?
E447 BTO is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E447 BTO safe to buy?
The MOT history for E447 BTO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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