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C793 HKO

1986 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

264,612 mi
Last recorded264,612 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC793 HKO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2009 264,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 258,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 250,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 243,905 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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C793 HKO is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C793 HKO, 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 C793 HKO registered?

C793 HKO is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 July 1986.

Is C793 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C793 HKO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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