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N493 FDH

1996 BMW 750

Silver Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,026 mi
Last recorded129,026 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 750115,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 FDH
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 129,026 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 128,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 128,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 128,419 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 114,133 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 97,078 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 97,078 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 76,871 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
Full BMW 750 reliability report

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N493 FDH is a 1996 BMW 750 in Silver with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N493 FDH, 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 N493 FDH registered?

N493 FDH is a 1996 BMW 750, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N493 FDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N493 FDH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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