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C58 CES

1986 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,836 mi
Last recorded87,836 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC58 CES
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 87,836 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 86,222 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 83,931 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 83,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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C58 CES is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C58 CES, 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

How do I check the history of C58 CES?

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What year was C58 CES registered?

C58 CES is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C58 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for C58 CES shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C58 CES have outstanding finance?

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