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F893 OUL

1988 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,705 mi
Last recorded125,705 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW 750120,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF893 OUL
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2013 125,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension pipe inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake and fuel pipes undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2010 125,552 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 124,680 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 123,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 123,697 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
Full BMW 750 reliability report

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F893 OUL is a 1988 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F893 OUL, 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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What year was F893 OUL registered?

F893 OUL is a 1988 BMW 750, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F893 OUL safe to buy?

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