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R880 ACA

1997 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

180,671 mi
Last recorded180,671 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 ACA
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 180,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 177,270 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 173,959 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 171,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 169,419 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 169,402 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 166,246 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 161,833 miles

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 6 Nov 2013 158,176 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 158,173 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 154,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 144,583 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 144,582 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 131,666 miles

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

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

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

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

centre rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2010 131,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2009 116,975 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 116,610 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 116,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 113,820 miles

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

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

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link top boot is split

Fail 15 Aug 2008 113,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link top boot is split

Pass 17 Aug 2007 111,251 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 107,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 107,952 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 107,761 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 105,488 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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R880 ACA is a 1997 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R880 ACA, 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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What year was R880 ACA registered?

R880 ACA is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R880 ACA safe to buy?

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