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F505 OYU

1988 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,942 mi
Last recorded117,942 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 750120,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 OYU
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 117,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

whole underside corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2010 117,972 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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F505 OYU is a 1988 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F505 OYU, 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 F505 OYU registered?

F505 OYU is a 1988 BMW 750, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F505 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F505 OYU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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