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F47 PDU

1988 BMW 520

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,003 mi
Last recorded78,003 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF47 PDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,003 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,464 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,628 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,401 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,051 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,093 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010
Pass 25 Jun 2009 57,487 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 57,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,033 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,051 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 53,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,109 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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F47 PDU is a 1988 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F47 PDU, 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 F47 PDU?

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What year was F47 PDU registered?

F47 PDU is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F47 PDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F47 PDU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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