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N296 OYU

1996 BMW 750

Green Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,701 mi
Last recorded98,701 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 750115,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 OYU
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 98,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them. (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard light switch operation temperamental

Nearside Rear Lower Hub pin bush rubber boot deteriorated and split

Fail 8 May 2021 98,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them. (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard light switch operation temperamental

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Hub pin bush rubber boot deteriorated and split

Pass 11 May 2020 98,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 98,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,379 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

front tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 3 Mar 2018 96,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,764 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 90,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 90,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 88,614 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 87,592 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 86,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 83,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 83,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2010 82,216 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes are covered with thick paint coating pass/advise

Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,041 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 72,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side rear tyre damage outer side wall off side rear tyre damage outer side wall

Pass 30 Oct 2007 69,596 miles

1."Check brake linings" coming up on dash display but un able to inspect inner side of all 4 brake pads.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,189 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 68,189 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 66,905 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 66,905 miles

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

n/s front and o/s rear tyres are very worn front brake discs are very rusty

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
Full BMW 750 reliability report

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N296 OYU is a 1996 BMW 750 in Green with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1996 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 115,393 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N296 OYU, 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 N296 OYU registered?

N296 OYU is a 1996 BMW 750, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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