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C480 UPC

1986 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,007 mi
Last recorded159,007 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC480 UPC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2007 159,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2006 156,076 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2006 156,058 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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C480 UPC is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C480 UPC, 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 C480 UPC registered?

C480 UPC is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C480 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C480 UPC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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