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N221 LEX

1996 BMW 750

Green Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,228 mi
Last recorded106,228 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 750115,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 LEX
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 106,228 miles

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

all suspension components and subframes corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2025 106,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components and subframes corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 104,810 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 104,752 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 104,732 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 104,698 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 104,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,206 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 104,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,103 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 103,597 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 103,597 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 102,956 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 102,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with side lights on (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 102,669 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 102,669 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 101,792 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,403 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 98,369 miles

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

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

both rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 96,749 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

N/S front brake binding slightly.

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 94,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear ride levelling hydraulic pipes corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 91,042 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 89,621 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 88,204 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 88,188 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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N221 LEX is a 1996 BMW 750 in Green with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N221 LEX, 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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N221 LEX is a 1996 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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