MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear outter drive shaft boot split
Oil leak
all metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Battery insecure
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
o/s/f indicator lense broken
o/s/f tyre, cut in sidewall
p/s pipe, weaping fluid
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E217 HCJ is a 1988 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1988 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 127,324 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 E217 HCJ, 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 38 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E217 HCJ registered?
E217 HCJ is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E217 HCJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for E217 HCJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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