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P420 UAF

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,314 mi
Last recorded133,314 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 UAF
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 133,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 133,165 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 127,386 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 123,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak from engine bay.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 118,617 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 115,432 miles

+ battery lead loose under bonnet

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 114,795 miles

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

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

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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P420 UAF is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P420 UAF, 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 P420 UAF registered?

P420 UAF is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P420 UAF safe to buy?

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