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R135 GCL

1997 BMW 750

Green Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,929 mi
Last recorded189,929 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 GCL
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 189,929 miles

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

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

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

drivers door mirror slightly deteriorated

slight play in front suspension joints and bushes

some suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 176,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 163,020 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 153,539 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 153,374 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 145,423 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges. †brake and fuel pipes corroded in places. †both rear wishbone bushes have slight play.

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 GCL is a 1997 BMW 750 in Green with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R135 GCL, 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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R135 GCL is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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