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C459 DYX

1986 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

124,046 mi
Last recorded124,046 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC459 DYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 124,046 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 124,046 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 124,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wear outwith 3/4 tread breadth o/s/f n/s/f tyre advise to check

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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C459 DYX is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C459 DYX, 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 C459 DYX registered?

C459 DYX is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 June 1986.

Is C459 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C459 DYX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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