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P587 JCF

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,383 mi
Last recorded147,383 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 JCF
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 147,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear edge of both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 147,365 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure between load valve and t piece (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear edge of both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 142,491 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 142,951 miles

Brake performance not tested Fluid leak at actuator & pipes heavily corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At actuator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2013 143,647 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 139,804 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 139,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 135,412 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2011 135,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2010 129,569 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 129,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 123,431 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 118,574 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 118,566 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 107,069 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 107,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 93,187 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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P587 JCF is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P587 JCF, 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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P587 JCF is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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