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E575 TWR

1988 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

146,020 mi
Last recorded146,020 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE575 TWR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 146,020 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 144,107 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 144,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 143,037 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 141,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2022 140,126 miles

Nearside steering arm bush[fulcrum]

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 140,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside steering arm bush[fulcrum]

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 133,816 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 133,815 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 127,131 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 123,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod advise change (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyre outer wall have cracks no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

Pass 9 May 2016 123,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar bracket mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2016 123,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm with the ball joint facing down (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint facing up (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm with the ball joint facing down (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar bracket mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2016 123,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 110,450 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad light on

Pass 8 May 2015 110,450 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad light on

Pass 8 May 2014 107,122 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 107,122 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,278 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 106,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 105,187 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 105,187 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 105,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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E575 TWR is a 1988 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 E575 TWR, 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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E575 TWR is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 1988.

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