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R430 GGR

1998 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,642 mi
Last recorded129,642 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 GGR
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 129,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 126,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 122,132 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,475 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 116,845 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 112,011 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 106,354 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 106,354 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn low on outter edge

fuel stain around fuel tank but not leaking at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2014 94,897 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer shoulder

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit (275/35/20 102yxl)

slight corrosion to front brake discs inner face

Fail 17 Jun 2014 94,897 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer shoulder

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit (275/35/20 102yxl)

slight corrosion to front brake discs inner face

Pass 13 Apr 2013 93,288 miles

Oil leak

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

various brake /suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 93,287 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

various brake /suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 88,244 miles

Oil leak

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,383 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 81,555 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 76,632 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 73,871 miles

exhaust mounting bracket from gearbox deterioated

Pass 15 Mar 2007 69,947 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 69,697 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2006 63,518 miles

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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R430 GGR is a 1998 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R430 GGR, 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 R430 GGR registered?

R430 GGR is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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