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J214 VJB

1991 BMW 750

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

220,079 mi
Last recorded220,079 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 750126,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ214 VJB
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 220,079 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at inner wings (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all feed and return pipes ()

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

Oil leak around engine areas ()

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

general rusting to all exhaust system

oil dampness at nearside rear vehicle areas suspect diff unit

underbody corrosion to all areas

Pass 9 May 2017 219,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

general underbody corrosion in places

Fail 2 May 2017 219,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area within 30cm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust rubber mounting broken but exhaust secure at time of test.

Exhaust heavily corroded in places.

Exhaust rubber mountings perished.

Floor to sill areas corroded.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leaks.

Slight play in steering.

Suspension components heavily corroded.

Fuel pipes excessively corroded recommend attention a.s.a.p

Pass 6 Feb 2016 219,071 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 218,960 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 218,399 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 216,458 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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J214 VJB is a 1991 BMW 750 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J214 VJB, 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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J214 VJB is a 1991 BMW 750, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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