MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both front wings insecure due to corrosion
both rear anti roll bar links bushes perished
n/s/f chassis leg starting to rust
o/s/r outer sill starting to rust
oil leak from engine
power steering metal pipes very rusty
very high hc levels at idle due to misfire
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both rear anti roll bar links bushes perished
n/s/f chassis leg starting to rust
o/s/r outer sill starting to rust
oil leak from engine
power steering metal pipes very rusty
very high hc levels at idle due to misfire
Corrosion at centre of N/S front floor pan
Corrosion holes at front of both outer sill's
Corrosion on all metal fuel pipes under vehicle
Corrosion on metal power steering pipes
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
oil leak
Corrosion hole at front of N/S outer sill by jacking point
Metal fuel pipes corroded at rear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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F502 RAB is a 1988 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 F502 RAB, 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 F502 RAB registered?
F502 RAB is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 19 October 1988.
Is F502 RAB safe to buy?
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