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BIG 5351

1986 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,139 mi
Last recorded132,139 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5351
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 132,139 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 132,086 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 131,891 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 131,044 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 130,593 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 128,796 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 126,361 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 124,236 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 122,135 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 121,058 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 117,245 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 117,245 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 114,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 114,449 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 113,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

some corrosion front jacking points

Fail 9 Jun 2007 113,680 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake wear warning light on

some corrosion front floor pan around jacking points

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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BIG 5351 is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BIG 5351, 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 BIG 5351 registered?

BIG 5351 is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is BIG 5351 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 5351 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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