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R641 XSW

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 XSW
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019

Central exhaust clamp corroded & fractured

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

digital odometer unreadable

Fail 1 Jul 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Central exhaust clamp corroded & fractured

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

digital odometer unreadable

Pass 12 Jul 2018

Central exhaust clamp corroded & fractured

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre closer to outer sidewall ()

Offside Front tyre deep cut outer sidewall

Offside Front undertray damaged and bumper lower parts

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

digital odometer unreadable

Fail 6 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine some of the oil leak is in the exhaust manifold and pipe dangerous of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release Parking brake light always on even if it is release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension levelling valve leaking Rear suspension leveling valve leaking( faulty ) (5.3.5 (c))

Central exhaust clamp corroded & fractured

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre closer to outer sidewall ()

Offside Front tyre deep cut outer sidewall

Offside Front undertray damaged and bumper lower parts

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

digital odometer unreadable

Pass 21 Jun 2017

Central exhaust clamp corroded & fractured

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder of tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

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

Offside Front undertray damaged

Offside Rear tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

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

Oil leak ()

carbon monoxide reading during fast idle emissions test erratic

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

digital odometer unreadable

Fail 21 Jun 2017

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper blade performance not tested (8.2.3)

Central exhaust clamp corroded & fractured

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted lamp (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder of tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working started working during test (1.2.1b)

Offside Front undertray damaged

Offside Rear tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

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

Oil leak ()

carbon monoxide reading during fast idle emissions test erratic

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

digital odometer unreadable

Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,692 miles

Both front exhaust mounts are broken

Both head lamp beams are just within limits

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside mirror glass dark

Nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage and also a nail on outer shoulder

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF RUBBING (2.2.D.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear hydraulic anti roll bar system leaking and pipes are corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 71,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. and has nail on outer shoulder (4.1.A.1a)

Both front exhaust mounts are broken

Both head lamp beams are just within limits

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside mirror glass dark

Nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage and also a nail on outer shoulder

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF RUBBING (2.2.D.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear hydraulic anti roll bar system leaking and pipes are corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,043 miles

ABS and traction control light intermittent

Both CAT mounting brackets are broken

Front prop shaft rubber is deteriorated

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 70,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

ABS and traction control light intermittent

Both CAT mounting brackets are broken

Front prop shaft rubber is deteriorated

Nearside head light washer barely works

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,097 miles

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Jul 2014 68,096 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,839 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,050 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 50,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,313 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 46,271 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2006 43,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres start to wear unevenly

Pass 16 Aug 2006 43,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres start to wear unevenly

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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R641 XSW is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R641 XSW, 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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R641 XSW is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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