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F780 THT

1988 BMW 750

Grey Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,998 mi
Last recorded160,998 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 750120,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF780 THT
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 160,998 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 160,995 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 160,782 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 160,780 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2008 160,747 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 156,489 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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F780 THT is a 1988 BMW 750 in Grey with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F780 THT, 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

How do I check the history of F780 THT?

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What year was F780 THT registered?

F780 THT is a 1988 BMW 750, first registered on 29 November 1988.

Is F780 THT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F780 THT shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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