1987 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · D41 XWV
1987 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 May 1987. Recorded mileage 154,902 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D41 XWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 154,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D41 XWV MOT History
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 (D41 XWV) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
D41 XWV Mileage History
- 27/05/2023157,440 mi
- 06/06/2024158,901 mi+1,461 mi
- 23/06/2025154,402 mi-4,499 mi
- 10/07/2025154,902 mi+500 mi
- 10/07/2025154,902 mi
Average of roughly -1,196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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