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C292 YAC

1986 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,206 mi
Last recorded138,206 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC292 YAC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 138,206 miles

n/s/f sill slightly corroded, not considered excessive, not within any prescribed areas

Fail 7 Jul 2012 138,206 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f sill slightly corroded, not considered excessive, not within any prescribed areas

Fail 6 Jul 2011 137,815 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 137,815 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 133,118 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 132,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 124,810 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 124,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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C292 YAC is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C292 YAC, 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 C292 YAC registered?

C292 YAC is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C292 YAC safe to buy?

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