MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,469 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
engine idle speed high
exhaust pipe between centre and rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
engine idle speed high
exhaust pipe between centre and rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly
hand control rod to brake foot pedal ,adjuster loose
All four seat belts are slow to reel back.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
The front number plate holder is becoming loose.
The steering arm ball joint has slight free play.
N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E700 LYY is a 1988 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E700 LYY, 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 E700 LYY registered?
E700 LYY is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 23 February 1988.
Is E700 LYY safe to buy?
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