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E438 JPB

1988 BMW 750

Grey Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,607 mi
Last recorded48,607 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 750120,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE438 JPB
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2007 48,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

deterioration rear tyres,outer sidewalls.

deterioration steering,susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,213 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing low inner sections.

deterioration steering,susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

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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E438 JPB is a 1988 BMW 750 in Grey 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 E438 JPB, 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 E438 JPB registered?

E438 JPB is a 1988 BMW 750, first registered on 6 June 1988.

Is E438 JPB safe to buy?

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