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DMZ 7501

1997 BMW 750

Grey Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

99,250 mi
Last recorded99,250 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMZ 7501
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 99,250 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL4 tyres cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 98,792 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Aug 2023 98,362 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 97,750 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 97,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 97,528 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged heavily tinted ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2015 97,452 miles

parking brake long travel

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 97,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

parking brake long travel

Pass 6 Oct 2014 92,322 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 92,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 92,319 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

All Brake Disc Surfaces Corroded.

All Tyre Outer Sidewalls Perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface Corrosion On Most Brake & Fuel & Suspension Pipes.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,805 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 90,749 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2008 86,198 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 86,198 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 77,532 miles

both rear tyres treads getting low.

Fail 2 Mar 2007 77,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads getting low.

offside rear outer tail lamp not working.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 65,580 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 65,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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DMZ 7501 is a 1997 BMW 750 in Grey with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 DMZ 7501, 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

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What year was DMZ 7501 registered?

DMZ 7501 is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is DMZ 7501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMZ 7501 shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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