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E140 XNA

1988 BMW 750

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,004 mi
Last recorded143,004 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 BMW 750120,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE140 XNA
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 143,004 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted over o/side and n/side outer sills

Fail 3 Aug 2023 143,004 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted over o/side and n/side outer sills

Pass 22 May 2019 139,840 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 139,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear anti roll bar links perishing and split

Pass 25 Jan 2018 137,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 137,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 134,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 130,896 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 129,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 129,072 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 127,680 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 126,443 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s washer jet blocked

Fail 21 May 2013 126,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 16 May 2012 121,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 121,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 118,433 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 118,433 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 115,215 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 113,564 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 110,752 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 106,386 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 104,338 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 104,338 miles

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

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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E140 XNA is a 1988 BMW 750 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E140 XNA, 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 E140 XNA registered?

E140 XNA is a 1988 BMW 750, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E140 XNA safe to buy?

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