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P891 UAH

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

205,101 mi
Last recorded205,101 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 UAH
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 205,101 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 205,074 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2014 204,329 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 204,329 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 202,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 202,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 202,492 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 201,140 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 201,137 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 200,626 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 199,950 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 199,938 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P891 UAH is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P891 UAH, 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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What year was P891 UAH registered?

P891 UAH is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P891 UAH safe to buy?

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