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F77 OVC

1988 BMW 750

Grey Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

207,040 mi
Last recorded207,040 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 BMW 750120,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF77 OVC
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 207,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall no cords exposed

Fail 26 Sep 2012 207,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall no cords exposed

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 22 Sep 2011 206,415 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

screen cracked outside swept area

Fail 17 Sep 2011 206,392 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

screen cracked outside swept area

Pass 17 Sep 2010 204,782 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

n/s bottom ball joint gaiter split.

n/s wiper blade split on end.

n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm gaiter split.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge.

n/s/r inner sill rusty.

o/s washer partly blocked.

o/s/f floor to outer sill corroded.

o/s/f stabilizing bar gaiter split.

o/s/n/s front and rear jacking points rusty.

o/s/n/s inner sills to floor rusty.

o/s/n/s/r anti-roll bar link arm bushes cracking.

rear axle leaking.

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outside wall.

slight play in steering.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 204,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

covers on outer sills

n\s\jacking points rusty

o\s\f floor to sill corroded

o\s\f jacking point rusty

o\s\n\s\ outer sill rusty

slight damage to n\s\f tyre wall

Fail 21 Sep 2007 200,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 200,706 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 196,407 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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F77 OVC is a 1988 BMW 750 in Grey with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F77 OVC, 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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F77 OVC is a 1988 BMW 750, first registered on 18 October 1988.

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