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R6 FJL

1997 BMW 750

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,565 mi
Last recorded182,565 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 FJL
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 182,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 165,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front & rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/f mirror missing

parking brake warning light on

Fail 9 Sep 2010 165,417 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front & rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/f mirror missing

parking brake warning light on

Pass 19 Aug 2009 147,206 miles

All rear brake and suspension pipes slightly corroded

Both front lower arm rubbers starting to perish

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R Lower arm pivot bushs worn and have slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2008 123,219 miles

Both centre exhaust clamps corroided

N/S/F tyre slightly out of shape

N/S/R outer wheel rim bent

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F washer weak

O/S/F wheel arch inner plastic damaged and slightly rubbing on wheel

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Slight play in rack but unable to pin point due to under covers

Fail 27 Aug 2008 123,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both centre exhaust clamps corroided

N/S/F tyre slightly out of shape

N/S/R outer wheel rim bent

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F washer weak

O/S/F wheel arch inner plastic damaged and slightly rubbing on wheel

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Slight play in rack but unable to pin point due to under covers

Pass 14 Aug 2007 107,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 96,437 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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R6 FJL is a 1997 BMW 750 in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R6 FJL, 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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R6 FJL is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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