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J199 LDS

1991 BMW 750

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,071 mi
Last recorded123,071 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 750126,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ199 LDS
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 123,071 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front radiator panel corroded and holed

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

some parts undersealed and corroded underneath

Pass 14 Mar 2024 123,004 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front radiator panel corroded and holed

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 122,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2022 122,765 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,585 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 122,501 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 122,256 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 122,256 miles

Central Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed doesn't open from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 121,918 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged all corroded (7.2.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 121,630 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

water leak

Fail 28 May 2016 121,562 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

water leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 123,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

leak from front under cover (atf)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 120,711 miles

EXGAUST HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE CORRODED AND RATTLING

FRONT TO REAR FUEL LINES SEVERELY CORRODED ** BORDERLINE PASS ***

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 119,741 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 27 Aug 2008 119,721 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 118,672 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 118,672 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 118,004 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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J199 LDS is a 1991 BMW 750 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 126,659 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 J199 LDS, 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 35 years old, this BMW 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J199 LDS is a 1991 BMW 750, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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