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P152 HTV

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,184 mi
Last recorded162,184 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 HTV
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 162,184 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion of fuel pipes

Fail 19 Jan 2022 162,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking nut/bolt insecure (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion of fuel pipes

Pass 27 Dec 2018 162,048 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 159,886 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on limits (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear most (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and some cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

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

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

Fail 21 Aug 2017 159,886 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on limits (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear most (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and some cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

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

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

Pass 13 Sep 2016 157,212 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 157,184 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

damage to nearside front and rear doors

engine bay covers fitted

exhaust hangers corroded

under body trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 156,474 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dampness around power steering reservouir

exhaust corroded

front number plate deteriorated

rear brake pipes coroded

suspension components corroded

suspension components corroded

suspension pipes badly corroded

tyres age cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 150,627 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension pipes badly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 141,191 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 132,985 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear suspension height control valve starting to leak and pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 132,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear suspension height control valve starting to leak and pipes corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 125,626 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 119,974 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2010 109,949 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,510 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 100,510 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 97,590 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 94,631 miles

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

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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P152 HTV is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P152 HTV, 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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P152 HTV is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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