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F39 HNJ

1988 BMW 520

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,938 mi
Last recorded78,938 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF39 HNJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2011 78,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2010 74,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 73,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 73,796 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 77,028 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 70,324 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 70,324 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 67,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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F39 HNJ is a 1988 BMW 520 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F39 HNJ, 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

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What year was F39 HNJ registered?

F39 HNJ is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F39 HNJ safe to buy?

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