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M555 TON

1996 BMW 750

Red Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 750115,393 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 TON
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension pipes slightly coorreded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,007 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suspension fluid leaks

Pass 13 Jun 2014 116,592 miles

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

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

suspension fluid leaks

Pass 8 May 2013 114,927 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 114,904 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 105,732 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 105,720 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 102,274 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 102,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S/F brake hose fouling at abs sensor wire.

N/S/F brake pipe corroded.

O/S/F lower rear suspension arm inner bush slight play.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 98,967 miles

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

both door mirror glasses deterated

off side reer coil spring week

Fail 11 Dec 2008 98,967 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both door mirror glasses deterated

off side reer coil spring week

Pass 22 Nov 2007 91,461 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 85,748 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Slight play in offside rear lower outer ball joint

Suspect offside front anti roll bar drop link starting to sieze

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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M555 TON is a 1996 BMW 750 in Red with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 115,393 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 M555 TON, 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 30 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M555 TON registered?

M555 TON is a 1996 BMW 750, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is M555 TON safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 TON shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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