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C194 DHM

1986 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,565 mi
Last recorded163,565 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC194 DHM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2006 163,565 miles

Both rear axle mount bushes starting to seperate

Both rear trailing arm stabiliser bushes perished

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

Oil leak from around gearbox

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rev counter not working on dash board

Small hole near nearside front sill

Small oil leak around sump

Fail 19 Jul 2006 163,565 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both Rear axle mount bushes starting to seperate

Both rear trailing arm stabiliser bushes perished

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

Oil leak from around gearbox

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rev counter not working on dash board

Small hole near nearside front sill

Small oil leak around sump

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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C194 DHM is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc 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 C194 DHM, 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 C194 DHM registered?

C194 DHM is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 February 1986.

Is C194 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C194 DHM 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.

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