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E755 RVF

1988 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,858 mi
Last recorded142,858 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE755 RVF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 142,858 miles

corrosion on brake pipes and slight wear in steering joints and steering box

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2009 142,858 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 140,973 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroded.

front and rear discs worn and pitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 140,345 miles

slight play in steering box.brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2007 140,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 134,049 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 155,456 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E755 RVF is a 1988 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E755 RVF, 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 E755 RVF registered?

E755 RVF is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E755 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E755 RVF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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