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R238 ADP

1998 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,203 mi
Last recorded156,203 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 ADP
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 156,203 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 155,937 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 155,709 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 155,225 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 155,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2009 153,900 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 153,900 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen washer provides insufficiant fluid

Pass 22 May 2007 145,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2007 145,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2006 131,908 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 131,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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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R238 ADP is a 1998 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R238 ADP, 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 R238 ADP registered?

R238 ADP is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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