1988 BMW 750 5.0L Petrol · E894 LSL
1988 BMW 750 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1988. Recorded mileage 243,236 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 750
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 4988cc
E894 LSL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2022
- 243,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E894 LSL Mileage History
- 27/09/2022243,233 mi
- 28/09/2022243,236 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,057 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E894 LSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 750 (E894 LSL) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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