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F145 NLW

1988 BMW 750

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,243 mi
Last recorded56,243 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 750120,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF145 NLW
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 56,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, Front and Back (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 56,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 56,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (front & back) (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 56,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rigid fuel and brake pipes have grease or other material applied to them

Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,774 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,637 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,474 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,453 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,211 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,184 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 50,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,818 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 47,818 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,530 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,600 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,738 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,424 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,832 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,812 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 39,812 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod 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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F145 NLW is a 1988 BMW 750 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F145 NLW, 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 F145 NLW registered?

F145 NLW is a 1988 BMW 750, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F145 NLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F145 NLW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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