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H33 RRA

1996 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,447 mi
Last recorded114,447 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 750115,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH33 RRA
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 114,447 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 114,207 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 114,207 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 114,205 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Found on lock to lock check grounded (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Found on lock to lock check grounded (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front exhaust hangers broken by corrosion system still secure

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel smell by fuel tank unable to identify leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components from tester

Pass 4 May 2018 113,367 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 113,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Apr 2017 113,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Feb 2016 112,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 101,026 miles

Front windscreen has top tint.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Slight corrosion on metal suspension pipes.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 101,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front windscreen has top tint.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Slight corrosion on metal suspension pipes.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 101,005 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Both front and rear suspension mountings and bushes going soft.

Car has after market gas conversion fitted.

Coolant leak

Front windscreen has top tint.

Modification has been carried out on both head lamps.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 101,005 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Both front and rear suspension mountings and bushes going soft.

Coolant leak

Front wind screen has top tint.

Modification has carried out on both front head lamps.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,777 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,361 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,907 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 62,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 46,327 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 46,327 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,201 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 34,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,224 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,456 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 31,426 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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H33 RRA is a 1996 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1996 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 115,393 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 H33 RRA, 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 30 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H33 RRA is a 1996 BMW 750, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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