MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,448 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nsf anti roll bar link gaitor split
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
crack in nsr lamp,slight bind on nsr wheel
cracked n/s/r light
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Coolant leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
cracked n/s/r light
fuel lines in engine bay starting to crack / split.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front no. plate cracked.
n/s/r light unit cracked.
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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F987 AEM is a 1989 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1989 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,416 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 F987 AEM, 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 37 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F987 AEM registered?
F987 AEM is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 22 February 1989.
Is F987 AEM safe to buy?
The MOT history for F987 AEM 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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