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R678 BBJ

1998 BMW 750

Silver Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,052 mi
Last recorded119,052 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 BBJ
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 119,052 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 117,851 miles

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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 117,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 117,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 116,972 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 114,557 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 114,530 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,820 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 111,144 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 110,682 miles

slight play in osr tie bar link

Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,771 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 108,126 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 16 Jul 2012 105,674 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

corrosion starting in rear brake pipes on ns

Pass 17 Jun 2011 103,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 102,677 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 101,448 miles

rear rigid brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2008 98,929 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 97,014 miles

N/S/R WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 26 May 2006 95,282 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 95,282 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 93,672 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on inner edges of front brake discs

corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 16 Aug 2005 93,626 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres heavily worn on outer edge, will soon be down to canvas

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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R678 BBJ is a 1998 BMW 750 in Silver with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R678 BBJ, 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 R678 BBJ registered?

R678 BBJ is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R678 BBJ safe to buy?

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