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ADD 1E

1998 BMW 750

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,415 mi
Last recorded31,415 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADD 1E
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2011 31,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake worning light stays on .

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,627 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 30,625 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Air bag warning light on.

All brake discs worn.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 123,621 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,584 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 25,079 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 25,078 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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ADD 1E is a 1998 BMW 750 in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 112,542 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 ADD 1E, 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 28 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ADD 1E registered?

ADD 1E is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is ADD 1E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADD 1E shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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