MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,874 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light on
nearside front brake pad warning light wire broken
offside rear seat belt sluggish to rewind
slight play in steering box
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning light on
engine idle slightly high
offside rear seat belt slow to recoil
warning light wire broken on nearside front brake pad
major oil leak from engine
nearside front wiper blade split at end
offside front outer sill by jacking point corroded
slight exhaust blow from centre to rear exhaust joint
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E47 EBW is a 1988 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 E47 EBW, 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
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What year was E47 EBW registered?
E47 EBW is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 1988.
Is E47 EBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E47 EBW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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