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F114 PJR

1988 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,042 mi
Last recorded111,042 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF114 PJR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 111,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 16 May 2012 111,042 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 111,042 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 114,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

over heated during test

Pass 8 Jun 2010 111,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 111,042 miles

rear trailing arm link swivel joint dust covers perished on nearside rear

Fail 14 Jul 2009 111,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear trailing arm link swivel joint dust covers perished on nearside rear

Pass 10 Jul 2008 111,042 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 111,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 109,780 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 109,687 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 100,727 miles

strut top bearings noisy

Fail 21 Jul 2006 100,727 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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F114 PJR is a 1988 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F114 PJR, 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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F114 PJR is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F114 PJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F114 PJR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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