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T697 ARX

1999 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

145,074 mi
Last recorded145,074 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 75098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT697 ARX
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 145,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 143,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 139,507 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 137,615 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 132,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 125,910 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 125,910 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 125,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged also twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills /jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 122,260 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,410 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 109,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,247 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both arms at rear of car (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 94,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 85,535 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall split

Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,275 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 74,824 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 74,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,560 miles

O/S and N/S tyres scrubbed on outer edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,644 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,069 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,911 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,350 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 38,683 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 34,375 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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T697 ARX is a 1999 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 1999 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 98,877 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 T697 ARX, 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 27 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 T697 ARX registered?

T697 ARX is a 1999 BMW 750, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is T697 ARX safe to buy?

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