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P750 LBP

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,089 mi
Last recorded136,089 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP750 LBP
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 136,089 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 136,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 131,532 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 131,487 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 126,453 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 117,269 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

advis rear nearside bottom door trim insecure

advise corrosion at front offside and nearside chssis frame

advise corrosion at fuel pipes cleaned up

advise damage to drivers door

advise offside mirror cover missing

advise rear nearside jacking point missing

advise repair to fuel tank

advise slight play at offside and nearside steering idler arms

Fail 4 Mar 2015 117,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

advis rear nearside bottom door trim insecure

advise corrosion at front offside and nearside chssis frame

advise corrosion at fuel pipes cleaned up

advise damage to drivers door

advise offside mirror cover missing

advise rear nearside jacking point missing

advise repair to fuel tank

advise slight play at offside and nearside steering idler arms

Fail 7 Feb 2015 117,259 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 11,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges near limit

offside front tyre worn on edges near limit

temporary repair carried out on fuel tank

Fail 7 Mar 2013 111,237 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges near limit

offside front tyre worn on edges near limit

Pass 14 Mar 2012 99,894 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 99,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake disc's corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 94,058 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 84,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 70,022 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 70,022 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 64,256 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 64,255 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 64,185 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 20 Dec 2006 55,291 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 55,291 miles

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

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

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

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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P750 LBP is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P750 LBP, 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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P750 LBP is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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