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R135 FAN

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,919 mi
Last recorded151,919 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 FAN
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 151,919 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 144,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 144,737 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 138,969 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 134,657 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 134,643 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 124,623 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 124,623 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011

oil leak nearside front

Fail 1 Jun 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak nearside front

Pass 2 Jun 2010 106,516 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 106,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 96,241 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 84,910 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 73,983 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 72,577 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 72,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R135 FAN is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R135 FAN, 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 R135 FAN registered?

R135 FAN is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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