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F122 FGC

1988 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,525 mi
Last recorded162,525 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF122 FGC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 162,525 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 162,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both side front antiroll bar link dust covers split

corrosion to near side rear wheel arch

Pass 28 Jul 2006 157,689 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS GRAEESE COVERS SPLIT

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED †REAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED †FRONT & RAER BRAKE DISCS WORN WITH ALIP †

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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F122 FGC is a 1988 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F122 FGC, 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

How do I check the history of F122 FGC?

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What year was F122 FGC registered?

F122 FGC is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 1988.

Is F122 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F122 FGC shows 3 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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