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ASK 83N

1996 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,531 mi
Last recorded160,531 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 750115,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASK 83N
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 160,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 158,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 156,601 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 156,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 156,513 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 155,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 152,707 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 152,707 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 150,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 150,094 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 148,495 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 148,495 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 146,001 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 137,686 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 137,608 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 31 Jan 2008 137,605 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 10 Jan 2008 137,548 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.OFFSIDE REAR EXHAUST RUBBER DETERIORATED.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 134,265 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 134,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 117,684 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006

Nearside Brake pipe excessively 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
Full BMW 750 reliability report

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ASK 83N is a 1996 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ASK 83N, 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.

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ASK 83N is a 1996 BMW 750, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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