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R553 VCF

1998 BMW 750

Green Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,357 mi
Last recorded151,357 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 VCF
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 151,357 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 150,964 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 150,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2017
Pass 8 Feb 2016 150,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 150,127 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 148,124 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 145,976 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 145,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 143,949 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 141,637 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 139,455 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 137,405 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 135,859 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 133,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering joints

Fail 21 Nov 2007 133,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering joints

Fail 13 Jul 2007 130,261 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)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 127,641 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

O/S front tyre worn severly on outer edge - Advise replacement ASAP

Pass 12 May 2006 111,931 miles

Both rear tyres are at 2mm

Fail 24 Mar 2006 109,892 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All suspension fluid pipes around rear level valve are corroded

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

P/S rear inner side light inop

Possible fluid leak from suspension leveling valve at rear

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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R553 VCF is a 1998 BMW 750 in Green with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 R553 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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R553 VCF is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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