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F366 WVG

1988 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,747 mi
Last recorded44,747 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF366 WVG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 44,747 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 44,705 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear link arm joint dust covers deteriorated

both rear outer sills corroded

both sills are corroded around all four jacking point

Fail 27 Jul 2018 44,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear link arm joint dust covers deteriorated

both rear outer sills corroded

both sills are corroded around all four jacking point

Pass 31 Jul 2017 44,292 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

both rear link arm joint dust covers deteriorated

both sills corroded, around jacking points

Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,121 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 44,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,723 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear link arms joint dust covers deteriorated

both sills have heavy corrosion around both jacking points

Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,311 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,807 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,964 miles

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

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

Rear suspension joint gaiters deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiperblades deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,419 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,741 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight movement side to side

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,961 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,086 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 39,082 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,186 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,109 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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F366 WVG is a 1988 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F366 WVG, 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 F366 WVG registered?

F366 WVG is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F366 WVG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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