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A8 UBY

1986 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

174,430 mi
Last recorded174,430 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 174,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 174,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 173,692 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 173,434 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 173,025 miles

Rear corrosion to boot floor

Pass 3 May 2018 171,227 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 170,150 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 169,650 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 168,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 15 Aug 2013 168,369 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 16 Aug 2012 168,311 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 167,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 22 Feb 2010 166,645 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 19 Feb 2010 166,597 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 16 Jan 2009 162,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 158,532 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides rear pitman bushes slightly worn

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 1 Dec 2006 155,205 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 154,096 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 154,096 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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A8 UBY is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1986 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 132,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 UBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A8 UBY?

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What year was A8 UBY registered?

A8 UBY is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 1986.

Is A8 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 UBY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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