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N542 CCF

1996 BMW 750

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,183 mi
Last recorded180,183 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 750115,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 CCF
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 180,183 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 179,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 167,708 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 167,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking Pipe/hose (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 154,431 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 154,427 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 144,889 miles

Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 144,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 138,401 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 132,895 miles

air leak from engine

load compansator valve brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2010 132,894 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

air leak from engine

load compansator valve brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 130,808 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 130,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 122,452 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 110,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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N542 CCF is a 1996 BMW 750 in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N542 CCF, 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 N542 CCF registered?

N542 CCF is a 1996 BMW 750, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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