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C30 TMX

1986 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,760 mi
Last recorded187,760 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC30 TMX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 187,760 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 187,750 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 187,733 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 187,517 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 187,341 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 187,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 186,900 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 186,645 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 186,109 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 185,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 185,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 185,675 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 185,675 miles

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

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

vehicle is has corrosion to many reas

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 184,792 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 184,792 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 183,733 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 183,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 181,988 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 181,988 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 177,100 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 177,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 169,971 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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C30 TMX is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C30 TMX, 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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What year was C30 TMX registered?

C30 TMX is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C30 TMX safe to buy?

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