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E462 AGJ

1988 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

81,180 mi
Last recorded81,180 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE462 AGJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 81,180 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 81,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working both side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,845 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 76,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,084 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 74,084 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 74,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment NEARSIDE TRACK ROD BRACKET (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,545 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 65,847 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 65,847 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,678 miles

Both Front Tyres Perished

Fail 4 Jun 2014 64,678 miles

Both Front Tyres Perished

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2013 62,586 miles

Offside Front Fog Not Working

Fail 13 May 2013 62,586 miles

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

Offside Front Fog Not Working

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 62,147 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 61,197 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 61,197 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 52,589 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 43,945 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 43,933 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

both sides, rear subframe to wishbone, link arm bushes worn.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 40,786 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,157 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 44,157 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 40,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,461 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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E462 AGJ is a 1988 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 E462 AGJ, 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 E462 AGJ registered?

E462 AGJ is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E462 AGJ safe to buy?

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