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N286 REE

1996 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

254,366 mi
Last recorded254,366 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 750115,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 REE
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 254,366 miles

advise perrishing front hoses

advise rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 254,362 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

advise perrishing front hoses

advise rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 246,241 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 246,002 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

advise front pads appear low

advise osr tyre 2mm nsr 2mm

Pass 24 Sep 2009 235,040 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 234,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door mirror glass delaminating

Pass 1 Oct 2008 220,708 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 220,703 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorated

offside rear handbrake brake noisey (metal to metal??)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 205,819 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 2 Oct 2006 187,585 miles

parking brake has small amount of reserve travel

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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N286 REE is a 1996 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N286 REE, 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 N286 REE registered?

N286 REE is a 1996 BMW 750, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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