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E177 MYP

1988 BMW 750

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW 750120,229 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE177 MYP
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 May 2017 127,526 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/1503mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016

ALL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO BECOME CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS - 225 60 15 V - PIRELLI'S

DASH / INSTRUTMENT PANEL NOT ILLUMINATING MILEAGE

FUEL PIPES STARTING TO BECOME CORRODED

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK BOOTS DETERIORATED / PERISHED

SIGNS OF AUTO GEARBOX FLUID LEAKS

SIGNS OF ENGINE OIL LEAKS

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 5 May 2015
Pass 8 May 2014 114,477 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 114,457 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

general oil leaks

Pass 9 Dec 2011 111,898 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear jacking blocks rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2011 111,898 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear jacking blocks rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2010 110,298 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres 3mm,fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 107,832 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 107,865 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 105,193 miles

front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 15 Dec 2007 101,712 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 101,712 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cuts in rear exhaust mount rubber

Pass 17 Nov 2006 99,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 99,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 93,711 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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E177 MYP is a 1988 BMW 750 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E177 MYP, 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 E177 MYP registered?

E177 MYP is a 1988 BMW 750, first registered on 11 May 1988.

Is E177 MYP safe to buy?

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