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R62 BEY

1997 BMW 750

Red Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,911 mi
Last recorded183,911 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 BEY
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 183,911 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 174,614 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 170,349 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 170,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 167,176 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 167,175 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 164,364 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 164,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 162,296 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2013 162,296 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2012 158,034 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 156,733 miles

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

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

n/s mirror back missing.

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage.

rear heat shield insecure.

rear suspension pipes rusty.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 156,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror back missing.

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage.

rear heat shield insecure.

rear suspension pipes rusty.

Fail 28 May 2011 156,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

brake warning light on dash brake pads ok mash missing on dash n/s/f door mirror cover missing exhaust shield broken o/s/r/tyre chiped n/s/f/ tyre chiped

o/s/f/door trim missing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 151,539 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 151,536 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 139,785 miles

oil leak from n/s/f of car

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion on front and rear discs

Pass 23 Jul 2007 126,936 miles

Play in nearside rear suspension.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 114,177 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 114,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Crack in nearside rear lamp lens.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R62 BEY is a 1997 BMW 750 in Red with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R62 BEY, 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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R62 BEY is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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