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R231 GMR

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

116,601 mi
Last recorded116,601 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 GMR
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 116,601 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 115,767 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (Still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2025 115,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2024 113,771 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 112,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 107,949 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Intermediate drop arm bush/joint worn (chalked) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes near inner sill slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 107,948 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Intermediate drop arm bush/joint worn (chalked) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes near inner sill slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,358 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 102,830 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 100,298 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 98,228 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 96,292 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,646 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 95,646 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,583 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,500 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 91,047 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,702 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 89,346 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 86,121 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 81,895 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,154 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 70,867 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 67,832 miles

slight damage to o/s outer sill

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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R231 GMR is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R231 GMR, 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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What year was R231 GMR registered?

R231 GMR is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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