MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C263 FWX is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 C263 FWX, 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.
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How do I check the history of C263 FWX?
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What year was C263 FWX registered?
C263 FWX is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C263 FWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for C263 FWX shows 8 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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