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R733 AWT

1997 BMW 750

Red Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,446 mi
Last recorded144,446 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 AWT
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 144,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 144,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned slightly play on the inner pin (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 142,802 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 140,495 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 137,238 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 137,032 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 135,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 130,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 127,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wipers worn

Pass 19 Jul 2007 123,671 miles

both front brake hoses cracking †nearside rear shock leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2007 123,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hoses cracking †nearside rear shock leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2006 119,310 miles

cover fitted to underside vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2006 119,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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R733 AWT is a 1997 BMW 750 in Red with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R733 AWT, 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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R733 AWT is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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