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C191 DHX

1986 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,470 mi
Last recorded93,470 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC191 DHX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2009 93,470 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 77,273 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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C191 DHX is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C191 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C191 DHX registered?

C191 DHX is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is C191 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C191 DHX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C191 DHX have outstanding finance?

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