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E313 WKJ

1988 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,565 mi
Last recorded133,565 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE313 WKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2018 133,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 133,384 miles

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

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

underside covered in under seal

Pass 15 Sep 2017 133,223 miles

all suspension front + rear bushes slightly worn/cracking

general corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension parts

Pass 31 Oct 2016 132,414 miles

All suspension bushes slightly worn

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

Handbrake travel long

Nearside tyre wall slightly distorted

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

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

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Nov 2015 131,058 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly worn and slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 131,053 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished (rear section)

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

Gearbox oil leak

Slight free play at steering wheel

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Sightly worn and slighly corroded (all) (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 130,275 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded

both rear axle carrier bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movment

fuel filler cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear pitmen links slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play im handbrake lever

slight play in centre tie rod ball joints

Fail 7 Nov 2014 129,920 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded

both rear axle carrier bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movment

centre exhaust mountings rubbers splitting and cracking

fuel filler cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear pitmen links slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play im handbrake lever

slight play in centre tie rod ball joints

Pass 8 Nov 2013 128,570 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s o/s front + rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly splitting/cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2012 127,959 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust mounting rubbers slightly splitting

o/s front headlamp slightly condensated

o/s front inner top wheel arch to bulkhead slightly corroded

slight play splitting n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2011 125,860 miles

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

slight micro cracking to all tyres

Fail 4 Nov 2011 125,762 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

oil pressure switch leaking

slight micro cracking to all tyres

Pass 10 Nov 2010 123,879 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 123,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 122,183 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both n/s and o/s/r tyres perished

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 19 Nov 2009 122,183 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both n/s and o/s/r tyres perished

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 26 Nov 2008 121,606 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 121,606 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 121,289 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006

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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E313 WKJ is a 1988 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 E313 WKJ, 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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E313 WKJ is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 14 January 1988.

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