MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,456 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
front registration plate damaged.
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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F880 XEG is a 1988 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 F880 XEG, 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 F880 XEG registered?
F880 XEG is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 1988.
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