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E743 AMR

1988 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,966 mi
Last recorded147,966 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE743 AMR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 147,966 miles

both rear cross tube mount perished

inspected under body best as possible due to shultz.

Pass 4 May 2017 147,343 miles

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

Nearside Front floor holed

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on under body / both outer sills

corrosion on under body fuel pipes

light play in lower steering colum splines

Fail 25 Apr 2017 147,342 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front floor holed

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on under body / both outer sills

corrosion on under body fuel pipes

light play in lower steering colum splines

Pass 27 Apr 2016 145,672 miles

corner of near side front floor area rusting

metal fuel pipes rusting

off side rear metal brake pipe rusting in places

rear brake discs inner faces rusting

some play in steering mechanism possibly in column universal joint

Fail 15 Apr 2016 145,539 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes forward of joiners seen through near side front inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front corner of off side front floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side outer sill panel next to previous repair (2.4.A.3)

corner of near side front floor area rusting

metal fuel pipes rusting

off side rear metal brake pipe rusting in places

rear brake discs inner faces rusting

some play in steering mechanism possibly in column universal joint

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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E743 AMR is a 1988 BMW 520 in White 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 E743 AMR, 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 E743 AMR registered?

E743 AMR is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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