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E472 AGJ

1988 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,423 mi
Last recorded90,423 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE472 AGJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 90,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 90,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 91,408 miles

exhauet emmisions just within legal limits 4.4%

Pass 30 Nov 2007 90,599 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 89,604 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 88,570 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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E472 AGJ is a 1988 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E472 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E472 AGJ?

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What year was E472 AGJ registered?

E472 AGJ is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 11 May 1988.

Is E472 AGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E472 AGJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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