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C826 STF

1986 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,079 mi
Last recorded156,079 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW M5130,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC826 STF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 156,079 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 156,043 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 155,655 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 155,551 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 154,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 154,298 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 153,534 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 152,691 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 152,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.75% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material within the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 152,130 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 151,929 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 151,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 151,678 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 150,592 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 150,592 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 149,872 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 149,849 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 149,840 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 149,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2011 149,430 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 149,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 148,114 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 146,850 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 146,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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C826 STF is a 1986 BMW M5 in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 130,505 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 M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C826 STF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 40 years old, this BMW M5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C826 STF registered?

C826 STF is a 1986 BMW M5, first registered on 2 July 1986.

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