MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,259 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror half of glass burnt and detiriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing and age cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror half of glass burnt and detiriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lights (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing and age cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs and traction control light illuminated (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front wipers smeary due to leaves on screen
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass heat marked (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edge
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front both front tyres worn on edges
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
fuel pipe/s corroded
supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blazed split causing not to clear (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front both front tyres worn on edges
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
all coil springs corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)
front under tray missing
supplementary Restraint System Warding lamp does not illuminate
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.various minor oil leaks.o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.various minor oil leaks.o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroding.various components corroding.various bushes worn.suspension pipes greased.n/s door mirror poor.n/s/f tyre worn.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroding.various components corroding.various bushes worn.suspension pipes greased.n/s door mirror poor.n/s/f tyre worn.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
front grills insecure
n/s/.f bonnet cable insecure
check rear inner brake pads
front brake pads wearing low
front tyre treads wearing low on edges
hand brake performance slightly low
nearside door mirror slight damage
offside outer sill slight damage
offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm
rear coil springs starting to rust
rear suspension rear top arm ball joints slight movement
How Reliable is the BMW 750?
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R191 BBK 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 R191 BBK, 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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R191 BBK is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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