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C675 XLO

1986 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,932 mi
Last recorded127,932 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC675 XLO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 127,932 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 116,944 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 116,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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C675 XLO is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,990cc 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 C675 XLO, 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.

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What year was C675 XLO registered?

C675 XLO is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C675 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C675 XLO 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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