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K500 BMV

1992 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,256 mi
Last recorded131,256 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 750116,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 BMV
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 131,256 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 125,450 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 125,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 114,857 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 114,740 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 111,829 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 108,078 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside front brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

offside front inner sill area starting to corrode

Fail 20 Oct 2008 107,751 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2008 103,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 91,460 miles

PLEASE NOTE !!! EXHAUST SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION.

PLEASE NOTE !!! MAIN METAL FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED.

PLEASE NOTE !!! PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING VIEW OF SILLS.

PLEASE NOTE !!! STEERING JOINTS ARE STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR.

PLEASE NOTE !!!REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

Pass 5 Dec 2005 82,846 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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K500 BMV is a 1992 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1992 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 116,694 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 K500 BMV, 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 34 years old, this BMW 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K500 BMV registered?

K500 BMV is a 1992 BMW 750, first registered on 4 November 1992.

Is K500 BMV safe to buy?

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