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D347 MKJ

1987 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,287 mi
Last recorded109,287 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 520120,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD347 MKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 109,287 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 109,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 108,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 105,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 105,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 103,011 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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D347 MKJ is a 1987 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D347 MKJ, 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 D347 MKJ registered?

D347 MKJ is a 1987 BMW 520, first registered on 8 January 1987.

Is D347 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D347 MKJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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