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N1 MBM

1996 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,974 mi
Last recorded18,974 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 750115,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 MBM
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 18,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 18,972 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 18,946 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 18,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 18,929 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 18,908 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 18,885 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking around tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 18,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking around tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 18,847 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 18,792 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 18,739 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 18,498 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 18,439 miles

Offside Rear tyre has multiple cuts

Pass 28 Oct 2015 18,385 miles

Fuel tank starting to corrode

Pass 30 Oct 2014 17,830 miles

Front number plate adrift

Fail 10 Oct 2014 17,827 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Front number [late adrift

Hole in n/s headlamp

n/s/f indicator adrift

o/s/r suspension lower than n/s poss weak spring

Pass 14 Oct 2013 17,074 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 16,091 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 16,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 14,256 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 13,272 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 13,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front wipers smearing screen.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 11,976 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,587 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,410 miles

play in the n.s/r bottom ball joint

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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N1 MBM is a 1996 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N1 MBM, 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 N1 MBM registered?

N1 MBM is a 1996 BMW 750, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N1 MBM safe to buy?

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