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P10 PPJ

1997 BMW 750

Brown Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,184 mi
Last recorded142,184 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 PPJ
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 142,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underguards fitted to front,centre and rear of car

Fail 16 Apr 2020 142,184 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underguards fitted to front,centre and rear of car

Fail 26 Nov 2019 142,184 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 141,077 miles

Nearside Rear drop link slight play

Rear brake hoses detreating

front to rear brake pipes covered

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 136,125 miles

Central Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 130,453 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 125,980 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,739 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 118,419 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 118,419 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 116,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 110,588 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 110,588 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 102,456 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 102,408 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 92,940 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE OUTER RUBBING ON BRACKET WITHOUT GROMET.

NO BEAM KICK UP FROM NEAR SIDE HEAD LAMP.

OIL WEEP IN P.A.S.PUMP AREA.

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE STEERING?.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 92,940 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NEAR SIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE OUTER RUBBING ON BRACKET WITHOUT GROMET.

NO BEAM KICK UP FROM NEAR SIDE HEAD LAMP.

OIL WEEP IN P.A.S.PUMP AREA.

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE STEERING?.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 81,919 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 81,797 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 72,183 miles

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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P10 PPJ is a 1997 BMW 750 in Brown with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P10 PPJ, 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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P10 PPJ is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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