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D338 NRL

1987 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,067 mi
Last recorded158,067 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 BMW 520120,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD338 NRL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2006 158,067 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 158,048 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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D338 NRL is a 1987 BMW 520 in Red 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 D338 NRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D338 NRL?

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What year was D338 NRL registered?

D338 NRL is a 1987 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 1987.

Is D338 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D338 NRL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D338 NRL have outstanding finance?

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