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N642 DVU

1996 BMW 750

Silver Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,022 mi
Last recorded145,022 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 750115,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 DVU
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 145,022 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 143,840 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 143,320 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 134,556 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 132,314 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 132,314 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 127,634 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 127,634 miles

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 124,959 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 124,959 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 121,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 117,155 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Fail 25 Mar 2009

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

all rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2008 116,358 miles

O/S wheel bearing has slight play

P/A all four tyres low

rear brake pads close 2 legal limit

Fail 28 Mar 2008 116,358 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S wheel bearing has slight play

P/A all four tyres low

rear brake pads close 2 legal limit

Pass 30 Mar 2007 110,042 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 110,042 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 105,254 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

parking brake approaching last reserve of travel

slight play nearside front and offside front bottom ball joints

suspension pipes at rear starting to corrode

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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N642 DVU is a 1996 BMW 750 in Silver with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N642 DVU, 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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N642 DVU is a 1996 BMW 750, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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