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P849 RYW

1997 BMW 750

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,522 mi
Last recorded79,522 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 RYW
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,522 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 78,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,754 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 75,407 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2011 75,406 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,595 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 64,742 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 59,785 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 59,785 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 54,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 49,979 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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P849 RYW is a 1997 BMW 750 in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P849 RYW, 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 P849 RYW registered?

P849 RYW is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P849 RYW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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