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R334 OYS

1998 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,744 mi
Last recorded122,744 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 OYS
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 May 2018 122,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake performance not tested n/s/f coil spring fouling tyre (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 119,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 113,360 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 107,312 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear suspension pipes corroding.all front brake and suspension pipes have been coated.both front grills loose.

Fail 5 May 2015 107,312 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear suspension pipes corroding.all front brake and suspension pipes have been coated.both front grills loose.

Pass 8 May 2014 100,663 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front drag link bushes soft.front to rear suspension pipes corroding.

Pass 8 May 2013 96,938 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 93,469 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 20 May 2011 89,705 miles

front tyres worn on edges rear tyres worn in centre rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,587 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 79,670 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 71,090 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 60,480 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 60,480 miles

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

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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R334 OYS is a 1998 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R334 OYS, 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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R334 OYS is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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