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B8 JLD

1997 BMW 750

Silver Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,533 mi
Last recorded102,533 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JLD
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 102,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 101,148 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 98,677 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre deep cuts

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 95,995 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake travel long

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Jul 2009 93,601 miles

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

light surface corrosion of rear brake and suspension pipes

Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,425 miles

hand brake travel long

Pass 4 Aug 2007 87,715 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 87,536 miles

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 80,363 miles

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

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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B8 JLD is a 1997 BMW 750 in Silver with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 124,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B8 JLD, 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 29 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B8 JLD registered?

B8 JLD is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B8 JLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 JLD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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