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N478 JLX

1996 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,548 mi
Last recorded55,548 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 750115,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 JLX
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 55,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 55,546 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 55,546 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 54,305 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,136 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 51,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 50,685 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 50,440 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 50,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed dunlop sp sport 9000 235/60 zr16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 48,852 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 48,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,691 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,300 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,122 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2011 41,122 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,844 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,511 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 36,511 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,935 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 34,935 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 33,215 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 31,862 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 31,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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N478 JLX is a 1996 BMW 750 in Blue 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 N478 JLX, 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 N478 JLX registered?

N478 JLX is a 1996 BMW 750, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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