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R147 VYX

1998 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,820 mi
Last recorded97,820 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 VYX
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 97,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 97,817 miles

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 97,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion on rear suspension hydraulic pipework

Slight oil leak Near side front

Pass 23 Oct 2020 97,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion on rear suspension hydraulic pipework

Slight oil leak near side front

Fail 13 Oct 2020 97,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion on rear suspension hydraulic pipework

Slight oil leak near side front

Pass 8 Oct 2019 97,726 miles

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

Slight corrosion on suspension pipework

Slight oil leak near side front

Fail 27 Sep 2019 97,721 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion on suspension pipework

Slight oil leak near side front

Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,227 miles

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,601 miles

Corrosion on near side front suspension strut spring seat

Corrosion on off side sill at rear

Intermitant fault on near side rear indicator

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 4 Oct 2017 96,592 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Corrosion on near side front suspension strut spring seat

Corrosion on off side sill at rear

Intermitant fault on near side rear indicator

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,835 miles

Corrosion on near side front strut at spring seat

Corrosion on off side sill at rear

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight weep from rear suspension valve

Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,825 miles

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

Corrosion on off side sill at rear just outside prescribed area

Exhaust emission eratic

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight weep from rear suspension valve

Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,789 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight corrosion on sills at rear

Slight play in near side rear suspension top arm outer joint

Slight weep from rear suspension valve

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,824 miles

Corrosion on off side sill

Corrosion on rear suspension pipes

Play in near side rear suspension tie bar ball joint

REar number plate in poor condition

Slight oil leak

slighr fluid weep from rear suspension valve

Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,125 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension pipeing

Slight oil leak

Slight weep from rear suspension valve

Pass 11 Oct 2012 89,562 miles

Corrosion on off side sill

Corrosion on suspension pipes at rear

Off side rear jacking pad missing

Slight weep from rear suspension hieght corrector

Fail 28 Sep 2012 89,422 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on off side sill

Corrosion on suspension pipes at rear

Off side rear jacking pad missing

Slight weep from rear suspension hieght corrector

Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,350 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 83,347 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 81,968 miles

offside outer sill has signs of repair using filler but no evidence of excesive corrosion or distortion

Fail 13 Oct 2010 81,967 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

offside outer sill has signs of repair using filler but no evidence of excesive corrosion or distortion

Pass 1 Aug 2008 77,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 68,167 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 63,268 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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R147 VYX is a 1998 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R147 VYX, 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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R147 VYX is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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