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R164 FTC

1997 BMW 750

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,341 mi
Last recorded217,341 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 FTC
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 217,341 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 215,328 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 211,565 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 211,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 205,142 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 205,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 197,009 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 189,045 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 182,028 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2011 174,653 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 165,718 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 165,636 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 157,245 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 157,245 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2008 152,100 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2007 147,312 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 143,692 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 131,944 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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R164 FTC is a 1997 BMW 750 in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R164 FTC, 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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R164 FTC is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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