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R368 VCF

1998 BMW 750

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,228 mi
Last recorded89,228 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 VCF
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 80,482 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

mileage display not working

Fail 30 Apr 2008 80,462 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges of treads

cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall

nearside front exhaust mounting corroded and broken

offside front exhaust mounting corroded and deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 21 Jul 2006 63,477 miles

a.rear brake pipes slightly corroded

a.slight play in steering box

a.slight play in upper steering coloum mount

oil leak

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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R368 VCF is a 1998 BMW 750 in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R368 VCF, 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 R368 VCF registered?

R368 VCF is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R368 VCF safe to buy?

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