Official DVLA Record

1987 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · E989 VKK

E989 VKK

1987 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1987. Recorded mileage 126,404 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
1987 · Chelmsford
MOT Status
Valid until 09/08/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
126,404 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
1990cc
Mechanical Assessment

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E989 VKK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
  • 126,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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E989 VKK Mileage History

  1. 25/05/2022120,579 mi
  2. 02/06/2022120,604 mi+25 mi
  3. 10/08/2023120,986 mi+382 mi
  4. 16/07/2024123,421 mi+2,435 mi
  5. 05/08/2025126,404 mi+2,983 mi

Average of roughly 1,821 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E989 VKK MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Aug 2026, 02:00
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 1987 BMW 520 (E989 VKK) between May 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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