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F990 SUU

1989 BMW 750

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,958 mi
Last recorded64,958 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 750129,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF990 SUU
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 64,958 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 61,500 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,024 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 60,231 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,869 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering idler joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/f shocker internal dust cover defective (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar bushes persihing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering idler has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s/f shocker internal dust cover defective (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened suspension/subframe front bush not fully fitted (small gap showing) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 59,866 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck in closed position (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering idler joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/f shocker internal dust cover defective (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar bushes persihing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering idler has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s/f shocker internal dust cover defective (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened suspension/subframe front bush not fully fitted (small gap showing) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 59,822 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended o/s/r & n/s/r axle (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,882 miles

plastic outer sills fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,285 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 55,284 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,818 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,697 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear to front fuel linws corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2013 51,697 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

rear to front fuel linws corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper starting to skip

both front offside & rear nearside tyres perished @ edge of tread, no steel cords showing, replace soon

Pass 28 May 2010 48,785 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,522 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,287 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 47,410 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,597 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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F990 SUU is a 1989 BMW 750 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 129,050 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 F990 SUU, 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 37 years old, this BMW 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F990 SUU registered?

F990 SUU is a 1989 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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