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R511 VCF

1998 BMW 750

Purple Petrol 5397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,884 mi
Last recorded112,884 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 VCF
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 112,884 miles

rear suspension arm bushes slight play-

Pass 29 May 2025 112,102 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 111,648 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 110,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 101,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016

OFF SIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGES WORN

PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ON

SURFACE RUST

Pass 6 Jul 2015

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014
Fail 14 May 2014

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,285 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 86,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 82,700 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,205 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 81,205 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 72,670 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,279 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,727 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 65,574 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 60,277 miles

rear suspension pipes rusty

sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 16 Jan 2006 60,225 miles

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

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

both front tyres damaged on outer walls

rear suspension pipes very rusty

sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

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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R511 VCF is a 1998 BMW 750 in Purple with a 5,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R511 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R511 VCF registered?

R511 VCF is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R511 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 VCF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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