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N8 MMW

1997 BMW 750

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

254,805 mi
Last recorded254,805 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 MMW
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 254,805 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 253,385 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 244,295 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes in arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlight has chip in lens but not effecting light output

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside reverse light inop

Park brake warning light does not always go out when releasing handbrake

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @29% - MAX = 30% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 May 2016 244,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror cover missing exposing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes in arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlight has chip in lens but not effecting light output

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside reverse light inop

Park brake warning light does not always go out when releasing handbrake

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @29% - MAX = 30% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 244,294 miles

chip in windscreen

hydrolic suspension pipes corroded

nsr light lens cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2015 244,294 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in windscreen

hydrolic suspension pipes corroded

nsr light lens cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2013 229,332 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 229,331 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 224,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 220,220 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

rear suspension metal pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 202,744 miles

o/s front antiroll bar link upper dust cover split

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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N8 MMW is a 1997 BMW 750 in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N8 MMW, 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 N8 MMW registered?

N8 MMW is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for N8 MMW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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