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P202 ACD

1997 BMW 750

Green Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 ACD
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 96,364 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 96,364 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 96,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 May 2017 96,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,381 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 92,381 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,075 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offiside front tyre cracked between tread

Fail 29 Apr 2015 90,075 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offiside front tyre cracked between tread

Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,862 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2012 85,379 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 85,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,330 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,752 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 78,752 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,454 miles

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

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes (in front of rear arches)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,872 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 65,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 59,559 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play at nearside rear hub bush

Fail 11 Apr 2007 59,559 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play at nearside rear hub bush

Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,960 miles

nail in edge of offside rear tyre 255/45zr18 dunlop

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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P202 ACD is a 1997 BMW 750 in Green with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P202 ACD, 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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P202 ACD is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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