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F948 NTF

1988 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,190 mi
Last recorded104,190 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF948 NTF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2009 104,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 102,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 101,908 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 100,499 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 95,939 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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F948 NTF is a 1988 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F948 NTF, 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 F948 NTF registered?

F948 NTF is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 17 November 1988.

Is F948 NTF safe to buy?

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