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E680 XVU

1988 BMW 520

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,399 mi
Last recorded79,399 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE680 XVU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 79,399 miles

Both front brakes are binding

Oil leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,393 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 79,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 79,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,356 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad ware wire rubbing inside of wheel

Fail 10 Dec 2020 79,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad ware wire rubbing inside of wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,339 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 79,330 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 79,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 79,311 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 79,271 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,220 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,145 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 79,106 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 79,058 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 78,925 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 78,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 78,540 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 78,410 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 78,322 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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E680 XVU is a 1988 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E680 XVU, 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

How do I check the history of E680 XVU?

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What year was E680 XVU registered?

E680 XVU is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 8 February 1988.

Is E680 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E680 XVU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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