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W199 ALA

2000 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,989 mi
Last recorded181,989 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 75098,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 ALA
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 181,989 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 181,211 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 181,210 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 180,250 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 179,870 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 178,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Covers not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Disc backing plate insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Park brake low effort

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 176,263 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 174,527 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Offside Front ARB mounting plate deteriorated

Offside Park brake low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 174,527 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Covers not allowing full inspection

Offside Front ARB mounting plate deteriorated

Offside Park brake low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 163,491 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Sep 2018 163,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 157,807 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 142,878 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Nov 2014 142,865 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 122,933 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 122,931 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 109,156 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension pipes corroded

engine light on

fuel tank damaged

partworn tyres used

Fail 14 Nov 2012 109,151 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all suspension pipes corroded

engine light on

fuel tank damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2011 106,692 miles

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)

outside mirrors slightly obscured

Fail 2 Sep 2011 106,692 miles

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

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

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

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)

outside mirrors slightly obscured

Pass 18 Feb 2010 104,828 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 104,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front wheel tracking

Pass 20 Jan 2009 100,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear suspension pipes at valve starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jan 2009 100,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside mirror glass deteriorating

rear suspension pipes at valve starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jan 2008 95,936 miles

both door mirrors deteriorating

nearside front back plate bent

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

Pass 12 Jan 2007 88,911 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 80,883 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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W199 ALA is a 2000 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 98,276 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 W199 ALA, 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 26 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W199 ALA registered?

W199 ALA is a 2000 BMW 750, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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