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D369 ETR

1987 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,259 mi
Last recorded169,259 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 520120,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD369 ETR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 169,259 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wiper blades getting poor

Pass 26 Feb 2010 165,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

surface corosion on nearside and offside inner and outer sill panels

surface corosion on top of rear shock mounts

Pass 16 Feb 2009 160,380 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 153,098 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 149,792 miles

adv::: both front sills corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2006 146,437 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 146,436 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

lower ball joint boot split

oil leak

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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D369 ETR is a 1987 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D369 ETR, 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

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What year was D369 ETR registered?

D369 ETR is a 1987 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D369 ETR safe to buy?

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