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R122 OCD

1997 BMW 750

Green Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 OCD
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

cannot read miles properly due to pixels missing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 166,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 162,277 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 164,239 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 160,154 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 141,932 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 141,637 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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 19 Jan 2008 126,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 125,011 miles

front to rear brake steel pipes starting to corrode

rear o/s shocker feed pipe starting to leak of oil

rear steel pipes above petrol tank starting to corrode

rear tyres getting low on tread depth

slight leak from front n/s shock absorber

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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R122 OCD is a 1997 BMW 750 in Green with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R122 OCD, 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 R122 OCD registered?

R122 OCD is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R122 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 OCD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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