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E971 EAP

1988 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,662 mi
Last recorded103,662 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE971 EAP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 103,662 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 103,662 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2023 103,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch / floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust missing parts (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Section of Exhaust Missing

Pass 16 Jun 2022 103,245 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 101,779 miles

Both front wheels stiff to rotate

Both steering arm idlers have slight play

Corrosion hole lower of windscreen nearside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 19 May 2015 101,779 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 10,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 99,371 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 98,209 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 98,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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E971 EAP is a 1988 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E971 EAP, 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 E971 EAP registered?

E971 EAP is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E971 EAP safe to buy?

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