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H158 YYD

1990 BMW 750

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,981 mi
Last recorded103,981 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 750122,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH158 YYD
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 103,981 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 103,981 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 101,056 miles

front to rear brake pipes corrodeing, due to restricted visability recommend replacement

n/s rear suspension pipe corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 99,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Dec 2009 99,277 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 155,357 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 154,695 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 153,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H158 YYD is a 1990 BMW 750 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 122,424 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 H158 YYD, 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 36 years old, this BMW 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H158 YYD is a 1990 BMW 750, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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