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N17 JAL

1996 BMW 750

Red Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

269,302 mi
Last recorded269,302 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 750115,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 JAL
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 269,302 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2009 260,036 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 259,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 244,288 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 244,108 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 235,019 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 235,010 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2005 220,799 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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N17 JAL is a 1996 BMW 750 in Red with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N17 JAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N17 JAL registered?

N17 JAL is a 1996 BMW 750, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N17 JAL safe to buy?

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