1988 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · E286 DCD
1988 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25/01/1988. Recorded mileage 137,254 miles. MOT valid until 09/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1990cc
E286 DCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 137,254 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: Good
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E286 DCD Mileage History
- 06/05/2022136,516 mi
- 07/06/2023136,862 mi+346 mi
- 21/03/2025137,001 mi+139 mi
- 21/03/2025137,001 mi
- 10/04/2026137,254 mi+253 mi
Average of roughly 188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E286 DCD 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 1988 BMW 520 (E286 DCD) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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