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E447 BTO

1988 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,797 mi
Last recorded98,797 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE447 BTO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 98,797 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 98,797 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 98,797 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 98,797 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 98,797 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 98,797 miles

front offside jacking point weakened by corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2006 98,797 miles

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?

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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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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