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S106 CDL

1998 BMW 750

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,757 mi
Last recorded182,757 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 CDL
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 182,757 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 179,948 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 179,948 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 178,926 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 178,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 177,155 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 176,345 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Jan 2011 176,345 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2010 175,201 miles

Both rear brake discs lightly scored.

Both rear lamp lenses slightly misted.

N/S/R tyre under infated (nail in tread) - wearing on inner edge -255/45x18.

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 175,201 miles

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

Both rear brake discs lightly scored.

Both rear lamp lenses slightly misted.

N/S/R tyre under infated (nail in tread) - wearing on inner edge -255/45x18.

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2009 171,758 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 166,869 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre & n/s/f tyre worn on edges

surface corrosion noted to rear metal brake pipes

washers weak

Fail 26 Apr 2007 166,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s mirror glass cracked.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge - o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

surface corrosion noted to rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 4 May 2006 161,860 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2006 161,860 miles

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

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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S106 CDL is a 1998 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 1998 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 112,542 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 S106 CDL, 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 28 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S106 CDL registered?

S106 CDL is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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