MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,145 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Slight blow from manifold to head joint. †Bushes on rear sub frame perishing. †Slight warp on front discs. †O/S/R tyre starting to perish. †O/S head light lens damaged. †Outer sills corroded forward of seat mounts. †Clutch fluid level on min. †
Slight imballance on front brakes.
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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E542 BNM is a 1988 BMW 520 in Blue 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 E542 BNM, 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 E542 BNM registered?
E542 BNM is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 1 April 1988.
Is E542 BNM safe to buy?
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