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B7 VJR

1988 BMW 750

Grey Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

171,485 mi
Last recorded171,485 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 750120,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 VJR
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 171,485 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 171,459 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 171,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 171,421 miles

Central exhaust rubber missing

Pass 23 Oct 2021 171,195 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 170,184 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 170,159 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 170,121 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 169,757 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 169,283 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 169,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking seems like its at the join (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 168,758 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 168,758 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 167,346 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 167,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 166,313 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 165,164 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 165,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 164,265 miles

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

excess travel on foot brake

Pass 16 Sep 2011 164,265 miles

excess travel on foot brake

Fail 1 Oct 2010 163,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 163,269 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 161,989 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre has small cuts on the outer wall

Fail 29 Sep 2009 161,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front and nearside rear tyre has small cuts on the outer wall

Fail 9 Sep 2008 161,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 161,159 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 160,144 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 160,144 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 15 Aug 2006 159,262 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 159,261 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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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B7 VJR is a 1988 BMW 750 in Grey with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1988 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 120,229 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 B7 VJR, 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 38 years old, this BMW 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B7 VJR registered?

B7 VJR is a 1988 BMW 750, first registered on 26 April 1988.

Is B7 VJR safe to buy?

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