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SIW 750

1997 BMW 750

Silver Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,881 mi
Last recorded110,881 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 750
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 110,881 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 110,478 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 108,229 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 108,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 107,567 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 107,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front steering linkage slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2017 102,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play at offside and nearside steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2016 102,024 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limits in centre tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight end float on both track rod ends to steering arms.

Pass 4 Jul 2015 94,960 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 92,589 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 92,588 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 88,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 87,659 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 85,399 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 82,124 miles

handbrakeefficiency just meets minimum requirements 18%

Fail 9 Jan 2008 82,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

handbrakeefficiency just meets minimum requirements 18%

Pass 25 Oct 2006 77,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SIW 750 is a 1997 BMW 750 in Silver with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SIW 750, 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

How do I check the history of SIW 750?

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What year was SIW 750 registered?

SIW 750 is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is SIW 750 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 750 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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