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1988 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · E711 GCF

E711 GCF

1988 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04/03/1988. Recorded mileage 135,774 miles. MOT valid until 19/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1990cc

E711 GCF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
  • 135,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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E711 GCF Mileage History

  1. 11/05/2022126,740 mi
  2. 19/10/2023126,880 mi+140 mi
  3. 20/10/2023126,910 mi+30 mi
  4. 07/10/2024132,848 mi+5,938 mi
  5. 16/10/2025135,774 mi+2,926 mi

Average of roughly 2,631 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E711 GCF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 520 (E711 GCF) between May 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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