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F642 LGM

1988 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,682 mi
Last recorded107,682 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF642 LGM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 107,682 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all metal fuel pipes ()

Nearside Rear parking brake performance is slightly low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 107,505 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear and rear fuel pipes badly corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement many bushes badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side hand brake performance is low

Pass 13 Jul 2023 107,223 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear and rear pipes ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension bushed are worn / perished

Pass 14 Jul 2022 106,676 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

many rear suspension bushes are perished

Pass 8 Jul 2021 106,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front to rear metal fuel pipes are corroded

oil leaks

rear suspension bushes are perished / deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2020 105,635 miles

all metal fuel pipes under car are corroded

many rear suspension bushes are perished and worn

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,011 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement many bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills are badly corroded

front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jul 2018 103,966 miles

both outer sills are corroded

rear suspension bushes are deteriorating

slight oil leaks

Pass 11 Jul 2017 102,790 miles

both outer sills are slightly corroded

rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2017 102,790 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear, two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2016 101,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

front to rear brake pipes are corroded

rear suspension bushes are deteriorating

slight oil leaks

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,540 miles

fuel pipes are corroded

rear brake pipes are corroded

slight oil leaks

Fail 14 Jul 2014 96,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,983 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 94,521 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 94,520 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,615 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 92,615 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,948 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,357 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 85,298 miles

Nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2009 85,298 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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)

Nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2008 82,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 77,954 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 77,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 73,665 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 69,221 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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F642 LGM is a 1988 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F642 LGM, 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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F642 LGM is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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