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R322 CDL

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

188,780 mi
Last recorded188,780 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 CDL
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 188,780 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 185,307 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 181,506 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 177,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2022

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020
Pass 4 Apr 2019 170,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 166,413 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 166,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 158,085 miles

Engine has oil leaks

Rear Pads close to limit

Fail 28 Jun 2016 158,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine has oil leaks

Rear Pads close to limit

Pass 17 Jul 2015 150,617 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 136,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 135,352 miles

n/s front tyre is wearing on the inner tread

Fail 22 Jun 2013 135,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s front tyre is wearing on the inner tread

Pass 11 Jul 2012 132,621 miles

n/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2012 132,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 121,328 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 119,276 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 111,721 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 104,124 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 99,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 97,443 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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R322 CDL is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R322 CDL, 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 R322 CDL registered?

R322 CDL is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R322 CDL safe to buy?

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