BMW 750
From 1,709 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 19 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 19 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 18 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 17 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 17 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 14 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 12 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 12 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 11 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.5% of failures are serious: 45.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7.7% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £122.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 96% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2016 | 99.5% | a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2006 | 88.7% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2005 | 80.2% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
1 earlier years
| 1998 | 82.8% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits |
Typical mileage
Half of all 750s tested had between 38,567 and 99,056 miles on the clock.
At 61,569 median miles, the 750 has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW 750 MOT pass rate?
The BMW 750 has a 89.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,709 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 750?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 750 is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 750 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 750 is 61,569 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 38,567 and 99,056 miles.
Buying a used 750?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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