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P171 RNB

1997 BMW 750

Red Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,982 mi
Last recorded237,982 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 RNB
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 237,982 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 236,862 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 229,703 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

o/s rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2011 229,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

o/s rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2010 211,655 miles

petrol tanks dented and repaired brake and petrol pipes corroded nsr exhaust bbraket broken

Pass 11 Jul 2009 194,565 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 194,565 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 182,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2007 175,132 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 175,132 miles

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 168,011 miles

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

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 brake pipes close to load valve

Fail 7 Jul 2006 167,958 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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P171 RNB is a 1997 BMW 750 in Red with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P171 RNB, 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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P171 RNB is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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