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C464 JON

1988 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,364 mi
Last recorded113,364 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC464 JON
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2012 113,364 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 112,864 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 112,291 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 111,439 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 109,846 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 109,004 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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C464 JON is a 1988 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C464 JON, 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 C464 JON registered?

C464 JON is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 2 June 1988.

Is C464 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for C464 JON shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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