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N85 VJM

1995 BMW 750

White Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,510 mi
Last recorded146,510 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 750125,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 VJM
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 146,510 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 137,910 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 129,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 121,729 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 121,007 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 119,311 miles

advise fuel tank damaged and repair plate welded

advise nearside rear outer tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2012 119,307 miles

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

advise fuel tank damaged and repair plate welded

advise nearside rear outer tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2012 119,283 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2011 117,280 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 115,175 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 115,175 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 112,375 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 112,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 109,705 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front steering idler arm slight play on pin and bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2007 107,972 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 107,972 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

near side front tyre side wall damage

Fail 3 Aug 2006 104,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 104,915 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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N85 VJM is a 1995 BMW 750 in White with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,847 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 N85 VJM, 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 31 years old, this BMW 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N85 VJM registered?

N85 VJM is a 1995 BMW 750, first registered on 24 August 1995.

Is N85 VJM safe to buy?

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