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E424 JRX

1988 BMW 750

Grey Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

208,696 mi
Last recorded208,696 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 750120,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE424 JRX
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 208,696 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 208,694 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 May 2024 208,201 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 207,758 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 207,605 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 207,550 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 207,452 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 206,778 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 206,658 miles

slight inbalance to rear brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2016 206,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 205,530 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 203,956 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 202,238 miles

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)

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 201,672 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 200,728 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 200,221 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 197,385 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 197,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

above n/s/r driveshaft suspension system flexible hose showing signs of slight leak

fuel lines surface corrosion above rear axle

plastic sill covers fitted

steel brake pipes above rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2007 195,414 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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E424 JRX is a 1988 BMW 750 in Grey with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E424 JRX, 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

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What year was E424 JRX registered?

E424 JRX is a 1988 BMW 750, first registered on 23 June 1988.

Is E424 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E424 JRX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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