MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,240 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
both front upper control arm bushes splitting
front shock absorbers soft
n/s handbrake cable casing splitting
n/s/r tyre split on sidewall and on wear bars
rear floors,front floors and front outer sills corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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E988 KFH is a 1988 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E988 KFH, 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 E988 KFH registered?
E988 KFH is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 8 January 1988.
Is E988 KFH safe to buy?
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