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P612 NOV

1997 BMW 750

Black Petrol 5397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,351 mi
Last recorded178,351 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 NOV
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2012 178,351 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 178,276 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 176,311 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside door mirror damaged

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 upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 167,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 145,340 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 145,340 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 111,884 miles

chips in screen within limits

Fail 25 Oct 2007 111,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chips in screen within limits

Pass 5 Oct 2006 96,316 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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P612 NOV is a 1997 BMW 750 in Black with a 5,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P612 NOV, 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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P612 NOV is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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