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G50 XLA

1989 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,277 mi
Last recorded76,277 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 750129,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG50 XLA
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 76,277 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 76,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 76,271 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 75,975 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 75,974 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive @ 6.4% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint Track control arm (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way pulls left, pedal 'spongy' (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 75,970 miles

all disc rusty

rear axh rusty

rear exh rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,250 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 74,854 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,505 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 74,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 72,818 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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G50 XLA is a 1989 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G50 XLA, 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 G50 XLA registered?

G50 XLA is a 1989 BMW 750, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G50 XLA safe to buy?

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