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F918 NTP

1988 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,730 mi
Last recorded159,730 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF918 NTP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 159,730 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 159,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 158,207 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 156,256 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S Windscreen slightly scratched.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 153,107 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 153,105 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 146,070 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 146,048 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 144,565 miles

Rear axle bushes worn.

o/s/front jacking point corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 143,073 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 142,021 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 142,021 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 140,915 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 139,440 miles

Nearside rear and Offside rear tyre walls cracked and perished.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 134,788 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 134,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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F918 NTP is a 1988 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F918 NTP, 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

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What year was F918 NTP registered?

F918 NTP is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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