MOT Status
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129,377 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front and rear chassis jack blocks missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm lowest tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front and rear chassis jack blocks missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm lowest tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative damaged - cannot function as intended (4.1.5 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front brake flexi hose covered in fluid
Nearside Front play in steering arms
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive covered bottom of engine and surrounding items (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake servo hose collapsing under pressure
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake servo pipe collapsing
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Vehicle appears to be misfiring. (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive cooling system (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering reservoir area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not enough reflective material above characters (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Push Pull arm assy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive cooling system (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering reservoir area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated push pull arm assy (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front number plate damaged
rear brake and suspention pipes corroded
rear heat shields loose
some play centre drag link
water in rear lights
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front number plate damaged
rear heat shield loose
rear metal brake pipes and suspention pipes corroded
some play centre drag link
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hydraulic suspension pipes corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre perished on outer edge and wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre perished on outer edge and wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked in 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hydraulic suspension pipes corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre perished on outer edge and wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre perished on outer edge and wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside door mirror is discoloured but not seriously affecting the view to the rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r light lamp cracked
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak from engine
n/s/r tyre near legal limit
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
slight power steering leak from resivior hose
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear suspension (o/s) sqicking
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the BMW 750?
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R260 VFP is a 1998 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R260 VFP, 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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R260 VFP is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 9 January 1998.
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