1988 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · E971 EAP
1988 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 103,662 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E971 EAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 103,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E971 EAP 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 (E971 EAP) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust missing parts (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.
E971 EAP Mileage History
- 16/06/2022103,245 mi
- 29/06/2023103,659 mi+414 mi
- 30/08/2023103,662 mi+3 mi
- 30/08/2025103,662 mi
Average of roughly 130 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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