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A9 ROH

1986 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,124 mi
Last recorded148,124 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 ROH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 148,124 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 148,110 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 147,881 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 147,836 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 147,477 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 146,633 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 145,880 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 145,241 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 144,861 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 144,441 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 143,475 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 141,868 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 140,653 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 139,040 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 138,787 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 138,095 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 137,316 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 136,490 miles

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 135,882 miles

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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A9 ROH is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A9 ROH, 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

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What year was A9 ROH registered?

A9 ROH is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 November 1986.

Is A9 ROH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 ROH shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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