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C192 XSC

1985 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,977 mi
Last recorded160,977 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC192 XSC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 160,977 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 160,851 miles

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 1 Jun 2017 160,849 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 160,849 miles

Emissions not tested radiator leaking (7.3.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innerwing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill at rear jack point (6.1.B.2)

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

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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C192 XSC is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 122,432 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 C192 XSC, 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 41 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 C192 XSC?

You can check the full history of C192 XSC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C192 XSC registered?

C192 XSC is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C192 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C192 XSC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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