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C245 XLK

1986 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,526 mi
Last recorded131,526 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC245 XLK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 131,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 131,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 131,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 131,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 131,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 131,185 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 131,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 131,170 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 131,170 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 129,521 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dogbone stabilisers bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside unable to check sills due to sideskirts fitted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dogbone stabilisers bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside unable to check sills due to sideskirts fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 126,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 124,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 124,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 123,205 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 122,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 122,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 121,838 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 121,820 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 121,801 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 115,877 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 115,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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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C245 XLK is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C245 XLK, 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 C245 XLK registered?

C245 XLK is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C245 XLK safe to buy?

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