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E559 DNN

1988 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,044 mi
Last recorded143,044 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE559 DNN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 143,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 142,285 miles

Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Lower arm bush worn

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

steering has slight play

under vehicle corroded slightly

Pass 1 May 2019 138,336 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 138,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 137,032 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 136,960 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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E559 DNN is a 1988 BMW 520 in Red 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 E559 DNN, 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 E559 DNN registered?

E559 DNN is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 1988.

Is E559 DNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E559 DNN 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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