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R191 BBK

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,259 mi
Last recorded124,259 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 BBK
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 124,259 miles

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))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 124,259 miles

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))

Fail 24 Oct 2017 124,192 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 124,087 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 124,087 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 122,741 miles

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.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 122,741 miles

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.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 119,369 miles

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.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 119,369 miles

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.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 115,974 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 112,326 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 112,325 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 105,839 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

front grills insecure

n/s/.f bonnet cable insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2009 99,893 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 90,432 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 79,871 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 75,894 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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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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