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C1 EMJ

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,547 mi
Last recorded105,547 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 EMJ
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 105,547 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 105,374 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 104,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 101,452 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 97,250 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,489 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,280 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

small chips in screen

Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,932 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,207 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,868 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,825 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,807 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 76,349 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,287 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 76,280 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 76,018 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 75,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2008 75,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 73,346 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 71,809 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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C1 EMJ is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C1 EMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C1 EMJ?

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What year was C1 EMJ registered?

C1 EMJ is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is C1 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 EMJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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