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D334 APF

1987 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,198 mi
Last recorded88,198 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW 520120,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD334 APF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 88,198 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 88,179 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 87,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,507 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 87,507 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 87,092 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 86,899 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 86,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 86,677 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 86,361 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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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D334 APF is a 1987 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 D334 APF, 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 D334 APF registered?

D334 APF is a 1987 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 1987.

Is D334 APF safe to buy?

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