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C216 NHJ

1986 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,589 mi
Last recorded147,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC216 NHJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 147,589 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 147,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 146,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 145,632 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 144,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 144,326 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 142,274 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 138,228 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 133,936 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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C216 NHJ is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C216 NHJ, 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

How do I check the history of C216 NHJ?

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What year was C216 NHJ registered?

C216 NHJ is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 June 1986.

Is C216 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C216 NHJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C216 NHJ have outstanding finance?

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