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E7 WLJ

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,291 mi
Last recorded140,291 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 WLJ
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 140,291 miles

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

Rear Sills Corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2023 140,113 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 140,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 138,064 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 137,004 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 134,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 127,927 miles

REAR EX BOX SUPPORT

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 123,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 119,854 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 119,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2011 117,893 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 113,409 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 111,994 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 107,290 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 102,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 96,680 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

rear suspension valve has fluid around it and rear diff unable to tell where it is coming from advise cleaning of a rechecking

screw in nearside front tyre †

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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E7 WLJ is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E7 WLJ, 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 E7 WLJ registered?

E7 WLJ is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is E7 WLJ safe to buy?

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