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G400 MCA

1989 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,212 mi
Last recorded197,212 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1989 BMW 750129,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG400 MCA
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 197,212 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Corrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Front tyre at o/s perishing/cracking.

Headlight at o/s cracked & full of condensation.

Plastic trims covering outer sills o/s & n/s.

Rear axle bushes becoming perished o/s & n/s.

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking.

Pass 9 May 2014 196,266 miles

Corrosion & pitting on rear brake disc.

Corrosion on n/s rear inner lower wing.

Front anti roll bar bushes o/s & n/s dust covers perishing.

Front tyres perishing/cracking.

Fropnt suspension arms o/s & n/s dust covers perishing.

Handbrake effort low at o/s.

Rear axle bushes becoming worn.

Rear tyres perishing/cracking.

Pass 14 May 2013 194,721 miles

tyres cracking on side walls,ball joint dust covers perishing,brake pipes corroded, discs corroded,fuel pipes down car corroded, exhaust hangers splitting and corroded,

Fail 8 May 2013 194,721 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

tyres cracking on side walls,ball joint dust covers perishing,brake pipes corroded, discs corroded,fuel pipes down car corroded, exhaust hangers splitting and corroded,

Pass 8 May 2012 194,720 miles

Corrosion & pitting on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Corrosion front exhaust pipe brackets.

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on o/s front metal brake pipe.

Corrosion on tank strap.

Crack in o/s headlight.

Dust covers perishing on bottom ball joints o/s & n/s.

Handbrake effort lazy at o/s but pulling enough overall.

Pass 5 May 2011 194,718 miles

Corrosion on front brake pipes.

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Corrosion on metal fuel pipes.

Corrosion on metal suspension pipes.

Corrosion on rear brake disc.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 194,689 miles

Corrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on rear top coil spring mounting cup at o/s.

Front shocker at n/s weeping oil.

Play in rear axle bushes o/s & n/s.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 194,689 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.

Corrosion on rear top coil spring mounting cup at o/s.

Front shocker at n/s weeping oil.

Play in rear axle bushes o/s & n/s.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 192,570 miles

Handbrake lazy at o/s but pulling enough effort overall.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 188,132 miles

Front tyres o/s & n/s wearing on edges will soon need changing.Handbrake effort low at o/s but pulling enough overall.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 187,741 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 179,284 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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G400 MCA is a 1989 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G400 MCA, 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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G400 MCA is a 1989 BMW 750, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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