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TAB 101D

1991 BMW 750

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,254 mi
Last recorded181,254 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 750126,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAB 101D
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 181,254 miles

Nearside Front has cut in side wall (no cords showing)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

Fail 16 Aug 2016 181,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front has cut in side wall (no cords showing)

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Dec 2014 181,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door catch sticky

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 181,086 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corroded hole in offside inner sill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff leaking

Sill covers fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 176,979 miles

Oil leak

rear fuel pipe pitted slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2011 176,978 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear fuel pipe pitted slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2009 166,003 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 155,999 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 155,998 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 144,618 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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TAB 101D is a 1991 BMW 750 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 126,659 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 TAB 101D, 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 35 years old, this BMW 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAB 101D registered?

TAB 101D is a 1991 BMW 750, first registered on 27 June 1991.

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