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E580 ENK

1988 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,616 mi
Last recorded103,616 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE580 ENK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 103,616 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 99,544 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 99,544 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 95,175 miles

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

prop shaft rubber split

Fail 30 Dec 2010 95,175 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

prop shaft rubber split

Pass 3 Oct 2009 90,446 miles

propshaft rubber coupling deterioted

Pass 20 Aug 2008 85,024 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 85,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 May 2007 81,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,963 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 77,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E580 ENK is a 1988 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E580 ENK, 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 E580 ENK registered?

E580 ENK is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E580 ENK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E580 ENK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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