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R354 JTD

1997 BMW 750

Green Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,257 mi
Last recorded147,257 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 JTD
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 147,257 miles
Pass 12 May 2021
Pass 24 Nov 2011 138,866 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 13,448 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 134,477 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 133,938 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe on n/s surface rust

o/s/f tyre small cut on side

Fail 5 Feb 2008 133,938 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front to rear brake pipe on n/s surface rust

o/s/f tyre small cut on side

Pass 30 Jan 2007 131,475 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 131,345 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 111,689 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 111,689 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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R354 JTD is a 1997 BMW 750 in Green with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R354 JTD, 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 R354 JTD registered?

R354 JTD is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R354 JTD safe to buy?

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