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E267 LYK

1988 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

158,261 mi
Last recorded158,261 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE267 LYK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 158,261 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 158,211 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 157,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 11 Dec 2020 154,757 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel pipe corroded o/s rear

oil leak engine

Pass 13 Dec 2019 152,860 miles

fuel pipe corroded o/s/r

oil leak not excessive

rear brake pivots levers slightly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2018 150,653 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 147,870 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn front ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 144,970 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 142,011 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 139,413 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 136,641 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 134,098 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 131,926 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 129,335 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 126,498 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 123,434 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 120,564 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 120,475 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2007 119,408 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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E267 LYK is a 1988 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 E267 LYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E267 LYK registered?

E267 LYK is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E267 LYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E267 LYK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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