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E36 YGJ

1988 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,491 mi
Last recorded91,491 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1988 BMW 520127,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 YGJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 91,491 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 91,490 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 91,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 91,442 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 91,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 90,156 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 8,977 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 88,891 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 88,819 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 87,844 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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E36 YGJ is a 1988 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E36 YGJ, 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

How do I check the history of E36 YGJ?

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What year was E36 YGJ registered?

E36 YGJ is a 1988 BMW 520, first registered on 26 April 1988.

Is E36 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E36 YGJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E36 YGJ have outstanding finance?

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