MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
minor damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
minor damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
rear fluid suspension pipes are slightly corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fluid suspension pipe at nearside front excessively corroded
fuel tank corroded
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW 750?
Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R170 FOS is a 1998 BMW 750 in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R170 FOS, 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 R170 FOS registered?
R170 FOS is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R170 FOS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R170 FOS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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