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G483 BFC

1989 BMW 750

Grey Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,069 mi
Last recorded199,069 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 750129,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG483 BFC
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2016 199,069 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 25 Jul 2011 197,114 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2010 191,068 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight damage nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 8 Jul 2010 191,068 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight damage nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 18 Dec 2008 190,329 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 190,678 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jan 2008 190,678 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Dec 2006 213,606 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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G483 BFC is a 1989 BMW 750 in Grey with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G483 BFC, 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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G483 BFC is a 1989 BMW 750, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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