MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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D168 TAW is a 1987 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 120,131 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 D168 TAW, 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 39 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was D168 TAW registered?
D168 TAW is a 1987 BMW 520, first registered on 6 May 1987.
Is D168 TAW safe to buy?
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