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P843 PCR

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,574 mi
Last recorded176,574 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 PCR
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 176,574 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 176,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 174,131 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 142,924 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 126,955 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 108,676 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 98,055 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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P843 PCR 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 P843 PCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P843 PCR registered?

P843 PCR is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P843 PCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P843 PCR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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