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K561 GEW

1993 BMW 750

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,623 mi
Last recorded159,623 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 BMW 750125,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK561 GEW
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 159,623 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 159,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 158,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 157,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 157,579 miles

Central Rear pipe has some rust

Fail 20 Apr 2018 157,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Front Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 5 Jul 2016 151,097 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2016 151,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 149,440 miles

front and rear brake discs surface rusting

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front number plate small cracks

front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ wear

metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front foglamp glass small crack

nearside front suspension front lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

rear antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear subframe mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

slight oil leak

steering arms inner joints and drop arms slight movement

Fail 10 Jun 2015 149,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust mounting rubbers starting to crack/ perish

front and rear brake discs surface rusting

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front number plate small cracks

front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ wear

metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front foglamp glass small crack

nearside front suspension front lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear reverse lamp not working

offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

rear antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear subframe mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

slight oil leak

steering arms inner joints and drop arms slight movement

Pass 2 Feb 2008 143,108 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 135,723 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 135,723 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 131,275 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 131,275 miles

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

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

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

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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K561 GEW is a 1993 BMW 750 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 125,359 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 K561 GEW, 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 33 years old, this BMW 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K561 GEW registered?

K561 GEW is a 1993 BMW 750, first registered on 15 June 1993.

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