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G240 SBW

1989 BMW 750

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,744 mi
Last recorded121,744 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 750129,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG240 SBW
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 121,744 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 121,697 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 121,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 121,037 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 120,138 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 119,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 118,140 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 118,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 117,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 115,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 114,739 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 114,238 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 113,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 113,083 miles

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)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 108,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 108,801 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 103,280 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 103,280 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 100,292 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 100,292 miles

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

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

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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G240 SBW 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 70%.

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 G240 SBW, 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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G240 SBW is a 1989 BMW 750, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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