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B12 ALH

1990 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,068 mi
Last recorded99,068 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 750122,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 ALH
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,068 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 99,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in botth front wheels

Pass 23 Apr 2010 97,181 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 97,156 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2008 97,146 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2008 97,118 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 96,812 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 96,304 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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B12 ALH is a 1990 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 122,424 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 B12 ALH, 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 36 years old, this BMW 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B12 ALH registered?

B12 ALH is a 1990 BMW 750, first registered on 15 October 1990.

Is B12 ALH safe to buy?

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