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E219 EHK

1988 BMW 520

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,076 mi
Last recorded135,076 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE219 EHK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2014 135,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear 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

nearside and offside front floors corroded and holed

Pass 29 May 2013 129,953 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 129,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 119,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 113,197 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 107,160 miles

both rear axle beam bushs worn slightly

Pass 18 May 2009 161,342 miles

coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread worn low

outer sills repaired

rear axle beam bushes are weak

Fail 13 May 2009 161,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread worn low

outer sills repaired

rear axle beam bushes are weak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 156,275 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 152,888 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 149,458 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 149,458 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 144,086 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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E219 EHK is a 1988 BMW 520 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E219 EHK, 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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E219 EHK is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 1988.

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