BMW 750 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW 750. Check any 750 by registration number below.

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87.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.3%

vs BMW Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW 750 — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW 750 has an average MOT pass rate of 87.6%, which is 2.3 percentage points below the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 750 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used BMW 750, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW 750 performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 125 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

11.0%

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

2017

Based on 294 vehicles

94.6%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

2.9%

Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

2016

Based on 274 vehicles

96.0%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

0.5%

2014

Based on 73 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

5.7%

Mileage at 10yr

140k mi

2013

Based on 44 vehicles

95.5%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 10yr

108k mi

2012

Based on 81 vehicles

97.5%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 3yr

98k mi

Mileage at 5yr

99k mi

2011

Based on 52 vehicles

90.4%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.3%

2010

Based on 185 vehicles

97.8%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.2%

Mileage at 5yr

116k mi

2009

Based on 104 vehicles

83.7%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

5.6%

2008

Based on 81 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

11.1%

2007

Based on 133 vehicles

80.5%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

6.7%

2006

Based on 288 vehicles

83.7%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

8.6%

2005

Based on 272 vehicles

75.4%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

18.5%

2004

Based on 30 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2001

Based on 32 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2000

Based on 75 vehicles

88.0%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

3.5%

1999

Based on 73 vehicles

72.6%Average

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

46.9%

1998

Based on 144 vehicles

80.6%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.7%

1997

Based on 110 vehicles

90.9%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1996

Based on 91 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

4.8%

1995

Based on 58 vehicles

69.0%Average

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

36.8%

1988

Based on 30 vehicles

90.0%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Retest Rate

12.5%

0

Based on 938 vehicles

81.7%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 5yr

89k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

1.6%

Rear Nearside

0.8%

Rear Offside

0.8%

Other BMW Models

Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

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90.4% pass rate

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87.3% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d M Sport X Auto

87.0% pass rate

BMW 550

82.4% pass rate

BMW 316 I

89.0% pass rate

BMW 540i Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for BMW 750

BMW 750 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW 750 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW 750?

The average MOT pass rate for the BMW 750 is 87.6% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW 750?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the BMW 750 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 87.6%, the BMW 750 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a BMW 750?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a BMW 750?

Typical mileage for the BMW 750: 54,271 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 750 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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