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E689 TYG

1988 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,610 mi
Last recorded114,610 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE689 TYG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 114,610 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 114,135 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 113,523 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 113,003 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 112,471 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 112,443 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 109,783 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 108,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering joints.

Pass 31 May 2017 107,202 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 105,702 miles

oil leaks

Fail 26 May 2016 105,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

oil leaks

Pass 18 May 2015 104,371 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 103,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 103,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 101,930 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 101,930 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 100,608 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 99,106 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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E689 TYG is a 1988 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E689 TYG, 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 E689 TYG registered?

E689 TYG is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E689 TYG safe to buy?

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