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P273 KFC

1997 BMW 750

Green Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,448 mi
Last recorded145,448 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 KFC
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2007 145,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 145,448 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 114,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2006 118,075 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 118,074 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 97,720 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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P273 KFC is a 1997 BMW 750 in Green with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P273 KFC, 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 P273 KFC registered?

P273 KFC is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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