1987 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · E28 OLY
1987 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 135,805 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E28 OLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 135,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E28 OLY 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 (E28 OLY) between July 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
E28 OLY Mileage History
- 04/07/2022128,739 mi
- 07/07/2022128,739 mi
- 01/09/2023131,515 mi+2,776 mi
- 22/08/2024134,406 mi+2,891 mi
- 04/04/2026135,805 mi+1,399 mi
Average of roughly 1,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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