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N428 JBY

1996 BMW 750

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,180 mi
Last recorded67,180 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 750115,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 JBY
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 67,180 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 67,104 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 621,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 621,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cant tell how effective wipers are (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 621,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 621,372 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 621,372 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 621,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,963 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 66,550 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,550 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,300 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,700 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,789 miles

advise nearside engine mount leaking

advise offside rear jacking block missing

Fail 21 Dec 2009 59,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nearside engine mount leaking

advise offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,676 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 57,830 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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N428 JBY is a 1996 BMW 750 in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N428 JBY, 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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N428 JBY is a 1996 BMW 750, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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