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R743 WRK

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,884 mi
Last recorded113,884 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 WRK
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 113,884 miles

Offside Front wing mirror missing

Fail 13 May 2019 113,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front wing mirror missing

Fail 18 Apr 2018 113,780 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 113,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 113,653 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 113,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 111,786 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 107,960 miles

adanced wear detected in osf nsf lower front and lower rear arm ball joints and bushes, rear brake pipes corroding, wear detected in osr lower and upper arm ball joint/pins/bushes slight play dete4cted at steering wheel rim

Pass 10 Aug 2011 93,073 miles

corrosion present to power steering pipe fromsteering box to oil cooler

front an rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin,dampness present to central hydraulic fluid pipes at resevoir, corrosion present to rear metal brake pipes

slight play detected at steering wheel rim not considered excessive,os ns head lamp aim on lower limits,slight play detected in osf nsf lower susspenion arm bushes

Fail 10 Aug 2011 93,071 miles

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

corrosion present to power steering pipe fromsteering box to oil cooler

front an rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin,dampness present to central hydraulic fluid pipes at resevoir, corrosion present to rear metal brake pipes

slight play detected at steering wheel rim not considered excessive,os ns head lamp aim on lower limits,slight play detected in osf nsf lower susspenion arm bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,440 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 83,440 miles

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

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

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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R743 WRK is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R743 WRK, 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 R743 WRK registered?

R743 WRK is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R743 WRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R743 WRK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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