MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,485 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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E490 CDB is a 1988 BMW 520 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E490 CDB, 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 E490 CDB?
You can check the full history of E490 CDB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was E490 CDB registered?
E490 CDB is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 22 January 1988.
Is E490 CDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for E490 CDB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E490 CDB have outstanding finance?
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