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E779 WCL

1987 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE779 WCL
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 2 Jul 2010

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Dec 2007 142,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 142,593 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 142,029 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 142,029 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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E779 WCL is a 1987 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E779 WCL, 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 39 years old, this BMW 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E779 WCL is a 1987 BMW 750, first registered on 26 October 1987.

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