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N31 AEW

2008 BMW 750

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests37 (30 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.1%

Mileage

144,189 mi
Last recorded144,189 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 75070,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 AEW
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

30 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 144,189 miles

Daytime running lamp Fitted to vehicles first used from 1 March 2018

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2026 94,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 94,519 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 137,232 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 92,178 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 136,025 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 90,605 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 129,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 87,633 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 121,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 117,868 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,239 miles

unable to assess front to rear brake pipes due to under shields

Fail 24 Sep 2020 84,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

unable to assess front to rear brake pipes due to under shields

Pass 11 Dec 2019 114,464 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 110,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,779 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres have slight outer sidewall damage

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2017 105,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,564 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 99,189 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,444 miles

undertrays and covers fitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 93,613 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 66,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both frt tyres slightly mis-shaped

Fail 28 Nov 2014 87,925 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both frt tyres slightly mis-shaped

Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,510 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 82,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

frt shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

frt tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,507 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

not all brake pipes could be inspected.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,591 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 46,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f side lamp water ingress.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,011 miles

o/s/f side lamp water ingress.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,795 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,512 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,170 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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N31 AEW is a 2008 BMW 750 in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.1%.

Across all 2008 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 70,873 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 N31 AEW, 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 18 years old, this BMW 750 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N31 AEW registered?

N31 AEW is a 2008 BMW 750, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is N31 AEW safe to buy?

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