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C869 ACR

1986 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,827 mi
Last recorded155,827 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 5 Series132,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC869 ACR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2013 155,827 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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C869 ACR is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 C869 ACR, 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 C869 ACR registered?

C869 ACR is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C869 ACR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C869 ACR shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C869 ACR have outstanding finance?

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