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J202 CYM

1991 BMW 750

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

270,581 mi
Last recorded270,581 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 750126,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ202 CYM
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 270,581 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Possible fuel leak at tank, no leak at the time of test

Fail 24 Aug 2012 270,572 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Possible fuel leak at tank, no leak at the time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2011 269,578 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Smell of fuel, no obvious leaks

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 269,565 miles

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Smell of fuel, no obvious leaks

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 268,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 268,263 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 264,752 miles

Metal fuel pipes rusting

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

Rear suspension metal pipes rusting

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Aug 2009 264,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Metal fuel pipes rusting

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

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

Rear suspension metal pipes rusting

Spare tyre defective

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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J202 CYM is a 1991 BMW 750 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J202 CYM, 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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J202 CYM is a 1991 BMW 750, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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