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A2 TPA

1996 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,114 mi
Last recorded139,114 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 750115,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 TPA
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 139,114 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 139,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2008 143,900 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 139,043 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
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A2 TPA is a 1996 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 115,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 TPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 TPA registered?

A2 TPA is a 1996 BMW 750, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is A2 TPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 TPA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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