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E977 RVF

1988 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,592 mi
Last recorded87,592 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE977 RVF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 87,592 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 85,886 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 85,064 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,556 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,523 miles

o/s/r tyre n/s/r and o/s/f are all perished

Fail 16 Nov 2015 83,521 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,901 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,175 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,558 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 76,379 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 75,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 70,843 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,934 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 65,086 miles

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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E977 RVF is a 1988 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 E977 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E977 RVF registered?

E977 RVF is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E977 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E977 RVF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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