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PST 204J

1997 BMW 750

Beige Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,128 mi
Last recorded125,128 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPST 204J
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 125,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills and under body covered

Fail 9 Sep 2025 125,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills and under body covered

Pass 19 Nov 2022 122,769 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 118,242 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 117,440 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 115,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 114,964 miles

N/S front tire has slight cut on the side wall

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 114,964 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

N/S front tire has slight cut on the side wall

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 114,870 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 114,765 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 114,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 114,480 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 114,480 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 114,297 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear lower ball joint gaitor split

nearside wiper split

offside wiper split

Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,113 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 114,064 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 111,226 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 111,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2006 108,017 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 108,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 99,499 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 99,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PST 204J is a 1997 BMW 750 in Beige with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PST 204J, 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 PST 204J registered?

PST 204J is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is PST 204J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PST 204J shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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