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F920 AWY

1988 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,510 mi
Last recorded71,510 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF920 AWY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all outer wheel arches corroded

all shockers have a slightly reduced damping effect

both front seatbelt fluffed and frayed slightly but not affecting strength of belt

brake discs corroded

coil springs corroded

engine compartment brake pipes have slight surface rust

fuel pipes corroded

offside front top strut has slight movement

offside rear passenger door cannot be opened

oil leak

outer sills corroded and coverd in substance

power steering pipes corroded

unable to check all components properly due to weather as under vehicle wet

unable to check brake pads due to covers over them

Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,770 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 70,770 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,703 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 67,703 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,347 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 64,347 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 61,496 miles

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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F920 AWY is a 1988 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F920 AWY, 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 F920 AWY registered?

F920 AWY is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 12 September 1988.

Is F920 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F920 AWY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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