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C150 DHX

1986 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,090 mi
Last recorded178,090 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC150 DHX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 178,090 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 178,086 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to sills and front floor pans

Pass 21 Sep 2006 171,528 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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C150 DHX is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C150 DHX, 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.

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What year was C150 DHX registered?

C150 DHX is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C150 DHX safe to buy?

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