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C828 RJM

1986 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,624 mi
Last recorded134,624 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC828 RJM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2006 134,624 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear sub frame mount, rubber bush slightly displaced but ok

Pass 8 Dec 2005 132,511 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 132,511 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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C828 RJM is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,693cc 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 C828 RJM, 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 C828 RJM registered?

C828 RJM is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C828 RJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C828 RJM 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.

Does C828 RJM have outstanding finance?

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