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F224 SUV

1988 BMW 750

Grey Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,655 mi
Last recorded103,655 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 750120,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF224 SUV
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 103,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside central underbody fuel hose cracking

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front brake hose not clipped in but still supported

Offside Rear seat cushion insecure

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

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

all front to rear fuel pipes corroded

backbox corroded

front jacking points heavily corroded

sump corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2026 103,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached coil spring not sitting on shock cup (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside central underbody fuel hose cracking

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front brake hose not clipped in but still supported

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear seat cushion insecure

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

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

all front to rear fuel pipes corroded

backbox corroded

front jacking points heavily corroded

sump corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 102,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

Underbody brake and fuel lines slightly corroded

front sill jacking points corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 102,001 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2022 101,787 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 101,443 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front jacking points corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2021 101,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front jacking points corroded

Underbody brake and fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2020 101,074 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 100,520 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,253 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 100,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,232 miles

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 100,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 99,775 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 99,495 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 98,387 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 97,184 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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F224 SUV is a 1988 BMW 750 in Grey with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F224 SUV, 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.

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F224 SUV is a 1988 BMW 750, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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