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R49 AKE

1997 BMW 750

Grey Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,602 mi
Last recorded167,602 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 AKE
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 167,602 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 167,599 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 165,959 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 164,083 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 161,568 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 157,534 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2018 157,434 miles

all brake pipes have some rust

front discs rusty

Fail 2 May 2018 157,434 miles

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

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

all brake pipes have some rust

front discs rusty

n/s/ outer sill has some rust

outer sill n/s/ has slight damage

Pass 16 Feb 2017 157,288 miles

both rear suspension arms have worn bushes

front exhaust clamp broken

o/s/f poor rad contact

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

some brake pipes have rust

Pass 13 Nov 2014 156,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust mounts at front broken

pad contact poor o/s/f

undertray loose

Pass 22 Aug 2013 154,308 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 152,705 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 150,453 miles

LOWER FRONT REAR SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE SOME WEAR

REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

Pass 5 Aug 2010 147,822 miles

REAR BRAKES ON LIMIT

Fail 28 Jul 2010 147,822 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 144,855 miles

all rear brake pipes have some rust

all suspension components have some rust

all tyres worn on edges and on limit

nearside rear suspension has some play

nocking noises from nearside suspension components

Fail 11 Aug 2009 144,855 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all rear brake pipes have some rust

all suspension components have some rust

all tyres worn on edges and on limit

nearside rear suspension has some play

nocking noises from nearside suspension components

Pass 26 Aug 2008 142,961 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Aug 2008 142,958 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

hazard light switch has intermittent fault

Pass 3 Aug 2007 139,542 miles

all tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Aug 2006 135,101 miles

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

rear suspension metal pipe has some corrosion

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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R49 AKE is a 1997 BMW 750 in Grey with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R49 AKE, 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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R49 AKE is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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