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R176 FAN

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,725 mi
Last recorded143,725 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 FAN
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 143,725 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 143,486 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 141,482 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 141,237 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 140,805 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 140,000 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 139,867 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 136,025 miles

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

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small play ai n/s steering idler arm bushing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 129,774 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 128,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 13 May 2008 121,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 115,761 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 19 May 2006 109,157 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 98,439 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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R176 FAN is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R176 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R176 FAN registered?

R176 FAN is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R176 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 FAN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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