MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,955 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre exhaust mount corroded and in poor condition
Nearside front shock absorber damp
Offside front and nearside front seatbelts slightly frayed
Offside outer sill corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre exhaust mount corroded and in poor condition
Nearside front shock absorber damp
Offside front and nearside front seatbelts slightly frayed
Offside outer sill corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F71 JCD is a 1988 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F71 JCD, 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 F71 JCD registered?
F71 JCD is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 30 August 1988.
Is F71 JCD safe to buy?
The MOT history for F71 JCD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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