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J848 FGY

1991 BMW 750

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,699 mi
Last recorded148,699 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 750126,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ848 FGY
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 148,699 miles

Both rear shock absorbers brushed with graphite grease

Brake pipes greased and undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2010 145,131 miles

All brake pipes & fuel lines covered in underseal

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 140,158 miles

All brake pipes covered in black waxoyle

Both rear shock absorbers painted black

Pass 3 Sep 2008 136,491 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 136,151 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2008 136,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 126,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2006 120,396 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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J848 FGY is a 1991 BMW 750 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J848 FGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J848 FGY registered?

J848 FGY is a 1991 BMW 750, first registered on 9 October 1991.

Is J848 FGY safe to buy?

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