MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,254 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear outer tyre walls perished
engine rattles
fuel and brake pipes corroded
nails in near side rear tyre
near side front outer sill holed and corroded out of pescribed area
near side rear tyre worn close to legal limit
off side front outer sill corroded
off side rear tyre worn close to legal limit
oil leaks
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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F83 FGC is a 1988 BMW 520 in Red 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 F83 FGC, 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 F83 FGC?
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What year was F83 FGC registered?
F83 FGC is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 1988.
Is F83 FGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for F83 FGC 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.
Does F83 FGC have outstanding finance?
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