CarVerify

Free Car Check

R396 NFG

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

205,099 mi
Last recorded205,099 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 NFG
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 205,099 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working pre 2018

Spare tyre flat

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 201,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working pre 2018

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre flat

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 193,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2023 192,883 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking components

Pass 17 Feb 2022 192,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Feb 2022 192,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 189,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 139,240 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 138,455 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 138,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 185,433 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 176,482 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 176,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 174,620 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 8 Nov 2010 174,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 170,627 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 170,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 163,835 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 163,834 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2007 157,076 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 150,812 miles

STONE CHIP IN OSF TYRE,PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM,SURFACE CORROSION ON VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES,VEHICLE FITTED WITH PLASTIC TRIMS

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
Full BMW 750 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R396 NFG is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R396 NFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R396 NFG?

You can check the full history of R396 NFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R396 NFG registered?

R396 NFG is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R396 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 NFG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R396 NFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R396 NFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.