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R473 PPE

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,527 mi
Last recorded114,527 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 PPE
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 114,527 miles

Centre Rear Upper Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 108,663 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 108,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 102,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 97,000 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 91,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 Aug 2007 87,437 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 81,019 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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R473 PPE is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R473 PPE, 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 R473 PPE registered?

R473 PPE is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R473 PPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 PPE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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