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C535 RCF

1986 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,908 mi
Last recorded132,908 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC535 RCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 132,908 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 132,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 126,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 124,088 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 118,291 miles

n/s/f antiroll link rubber split

n/s/f shocker misting oil

stone chip zone B

Pass 6 Sep 2006 117,972 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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C535 RCF is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C535 RCF, 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 C535 RCF registered?

C535 RCF is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C535 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C535 RCF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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