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Y168 CLA

2001 BMW 750

Blue Lpg 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,267 mi
Last recorded168,267 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 75090,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 CLA
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 168,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 155,332 miles

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

engine managment light on at time of test

suspension stability pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 155,332 miles

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

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

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

engine managment light on at time of test

suspension stability pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 154,823 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Engine management warning light on

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

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 150,953 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 front tyre bald on outside edge

Fail 2 Jul 2012 150,953 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front 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 front tyre bald on outside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 145,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 145,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 140,378 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 133,638 miles
Pass 9 May 2008

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

Pass 11 May 2007 103,511 miles

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

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)

steering box to drop arm spline has slight movement

Pass 20 May 2006 90,635 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

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
Full BMW 750 reliability report

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Y168 CLA is a 2001 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 90,833 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 Y168 CLA, 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 25 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y168 CLA is a 2001 BMW 750, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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