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A750 BMW

1988 BMW 750

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,283 mi
Last recorded131,283 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 750120,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA750 BMW
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 131,283 miles

Front Fog lamp(s) not working

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 131,234 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Fog lamp(s) not working

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 130,412 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2025 130,400 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 130,288 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 130,277 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 130,272 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak

Fail 8 Sep 2021

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not illuminating (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 30 Nov 2018 128,967 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 Dec 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 125,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Slight play steering idler

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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A750 BMW is a 1988 BMW 750 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1988 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 120,229 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 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A750 BMW, 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 38 years old, this BMW 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A750 BMW registered?

A750 BMW is a 1988 BMW 750, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is A750 BMW safe to buy?

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