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R118 VJB

1998 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,474 mi
Last recorded95,474 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 VJB
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 95,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,744 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 90,619 miles

Nearside Non Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 86,808 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 86,808 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,564 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 86,359 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 85,916 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 83,374 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,480 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,408 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 75,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,434 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 69,144 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 69,144 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,021 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,820 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 56,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,324 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 51,149 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,306 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 45,306 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,775 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,289 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

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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R118 VJB is a 1998 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R118 VJB, 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.

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What year was R118 VJB registered?

R118 VJB is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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