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F760 KTW

1988 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,123 mi
Last recorded87,123 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF760 KTW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2011 87,123 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 85,871 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,043 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 82,022 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 79,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 76,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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F760 KTW is a 1988 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F760 KTW, 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 F760 KTW?

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What year was F760 KTW registered?

F760 KTW is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F760 KTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F760 KTW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F760 KTW have outstanding finance?

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