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742 BDV

1998 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,199 mi
Last recorded111,199 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration742 BDV
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 111,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to view many brake pipes under covers

Pass 23 Dec 2008 104,363 miles

crack in screen larger than 10mm in 'A' but only bonnet visible behind

Fail 17 Dec 2008 104,363 miles

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

crack in screen larger than 10mm in 'A' but only bonnet visible behind

gearbox exhaust mount split

Pass 28 Dec 2007 94,864 miles

Front nearside radiator grill is insecure.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 88,015 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 79,966 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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742 BDV is a 1998 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 112,542 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 742 BDV, 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 28 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 742 BDV registered?

742 BDV is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is 742 BDV safe to buy?

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