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C634 BPW

1986 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,011 mi
Last recorded87,011 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC634 BPW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 87,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OUTER REAR AXLE BUSHES

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 87,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OUTER REAR AXLE BUSHES

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 85,597 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 84,109 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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C634 BPW is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,788cc 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 C634 BPW, 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 C634 BPW registered?

C634 BPW is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 1986.

Is C634 BPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C634 BPW 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.

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