1986 BMW 5 Series 3.4L Petrol · C171 WLB
1986 BMW 5 Series (3.4L, petrol). First registered 10/04/1986. Recorded mileage 92,729 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 3430cc
C171 WLB Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2022
- 92,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C171 WLB Mileage History
- 24/06/2007110,821 mi
- 21/11/2008111,021 mi+200 mi
- 21/11/2008111,021 mi
- 10/11/201181,450 mi-29,571 mi
- 23/02/201281,460 mi+10 mi
- 28/02/201381,969 mi+509 mi
- 08/01/201485,337 mi+3,368 mi
- 07/01/201588,424 mi+3,087 mi
- 07/01/201689,502 mi+1,078 mi
- 19/04/201892,438 mi+2,936 mi
- 01/10/202292,729 mi+291 mi
Average of roughly -1,185 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C171 WLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW 5 Series (C171 WLB) between June 2007 and October 2022.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)”; “Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
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