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E54 UVG

1988 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,384 mi
Last recorded52,384 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE54 UVG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2022 52,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 52,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 52,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s)( pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit and cracking edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s)( pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,322 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 52,236 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 52,129 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,760 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 50,194 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cracks in offside rear tyre,no cords exposed

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,156 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,240 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,363 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,839 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,228 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,398 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 33,618 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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E54 UVG is a 1988 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E54 UVG, 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 E54 UVG registered?

E54 UVG is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 16 June 1988.

Is E54 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E54 UVG shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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