1987 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · E178 HDD
1987 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 142,543 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/07/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1990cc
E178 HDD Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2011
- 142,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E178 HDD Mileage History
- 03/02/2006128,410 mi
- 21/06/2007130,204 mi+1,794 mi
- 20/06/2008136,161 mi+5,957 mi
- 30/06/2008136,198 mi+37 mi
- 29/06/2009138,843 mi+2,645 mi
- 24/06/2010141,040 mi+2,197 mi
- 29/06/2010141,073 mi+33 mi
- 29/06/2011142,511 mi+1,438 mi
- 11/07/2011142,543 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 2,602 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
E178 HDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 520 (E178 HDD) between February 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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