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S518 EBX

1999 BMW 750

Grey Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,052 mi
Last recorded144,052 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 75098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 EBX
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 144,052 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 144,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts catalytic converter heater wiring detached (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2016 123,919 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 123,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 May 2014 123,643 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 10 May 2013 121,971 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 119,744 miles

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

nearside rear tie bar dust cover split

Fail 24 Apr 2012 119,594 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

nearside rear tie bar dust cover split

Pass 5 May 2011 112,367 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

parking brake release lever broken but can be operated

very slight play in steering box shaft

Pass 6 May 2010

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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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S518 EBX is a 1999 BMW 750 in Grey with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 98,877 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 S518 EBX, 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 27 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S518 EBX registered?

S518 EBX is a 1999 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S518 EBX safe to buy?

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