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E862 FNM

1988 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

361,504 mi
Last recorded361,504 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE862 FNM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 361,504 miles

n/s main headlamp glass cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear suspension twist links ,bushes worn

n/s head lamp aim on bottom limit,o/s on top limit

Pass 27 Feb 2008 352,732 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 352,732 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 341,010 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 326,268 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 326,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E862 FNM is a 1988 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E862 FNM, 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 E862 FNM registered?

E862 FNM is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E862 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E862 FNM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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