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R509 POD

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,500 mi
Last recorded141,500 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 POD
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 141,500 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 138,532 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 134,100 miles

Off Side Front Tyre Running Low On Outer Edge...

Pass 10 Feb 2010 130,489 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 124,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 122,762 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 122,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 117,605 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front discs worn and corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2007 117,600 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

headlamp hight ajuster a drift (underside)

n/s/r outter cv joint coverd in grease

o/s/r light unit damp

vibration felt on braking

Pass 15 Sep 2006 111,611 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 106,194 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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R509 POD is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R509 POD, 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

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What year was R509 POD registered?

R509 POD is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R509 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 POD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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