1988 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · E463 LHW
1988 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 82,049 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E463 LHW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 82,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E463 LHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 520 (E463 LHW) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
E463 LHW Mileage History
- 28/09/202377,678 mi
- 26/09/202479,193 mi+1,515 mi
- 26/09/202581,985 mi+2,792 mi
- 02/10/202582,049 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 2,172 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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