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E421 AYB

1988 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,975 mi
Last recorded173,975 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2005
Typical for 1988 BMW 750120,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE421 AYB
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2005 173,975 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 173,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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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E421 AYB is a 1988 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E421 AYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E421 AYB?

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What year was E421 AYB registered?

E421 AYB is a 1988 BMW 750, first registered on 16 January 1988.

Is E421 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E421 AYB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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