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F539 DKL

1988 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,800 mi
Last recorded140,800 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 DKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2009 140,800 miles

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

REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO 2MM,O/S/R SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY STIFF TO CLICK IN,REAR SILENCER CORRODED & TAIL PPE CRACKED,REAR FUEL PIPES & BRAKE PIPES CORRODED,REAR SLIGHT WEAR IN REAR HOKISS ARM BUSHES,BODY SILLS GETTING WEAK.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 140,800 miles

REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO 2MM,O/S/R SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY STIFF TO CLICK IN,REAR SILENCER CORRODED & TAIL PPE CRACKED,REAR FUEL PIPES & BRAKE PIPES CORRODED,REAR SLIGHT WEAR IN REAR HOKISS ARM BUSHES,BODY SILLS GETTING WEAK.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 136,465 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 136,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear no/plate fading slightly,fuel & rear brake pipes getting rusty.nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2007 131,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

exhaust system,fuel & brake pipes corroding.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 131,214 miles

exhaust system,fuel & brake pipes corroding.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 125,892 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded, exhaust rear section corroded.

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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F539 DKL is a 1988 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F539 DKL, 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 F539 DKL registered?

F539 DKL is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 1988.

Is F539 DKL safe to buy?

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