MOT Status
Mileage
117,615 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
dust covers split on both front lower swivels,front drop links,offside outer track rod end and nearside front bent arm joint
nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
some play in nearside steering idler
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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F28 HWE is a 1988 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 F28 HWE, 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 F28 HWE registered?
F28 HWE is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F28 HWE safe to buy?
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