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Y886 WNV

2001 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,558 mi
Last recorded123,558 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 75090,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 WNV
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 123,558 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 122,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 116,292 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 109,192 miles

N/S/R Coil spring chaffing on stone shield

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 109,088 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 102,414 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 102,414 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 95,845 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 84,709 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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Y886 WNV is a 2001 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y886 WNV, 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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What year was Y886 WNV registered?

Y886 WNV is a 2001 BMW 750, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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