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R710 CUY

1998 BMW 750

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,853 mi
Last recorded135,853 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 CUY
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 135,853 miles

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

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

sligth oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 133,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2007 127,100 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Jul 2007 127,100 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jul 2006
Fail 4 Jul 2006

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

odometer not showing mileage

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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R710 CUY is a 1998 BMW 750 in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R710 CUY, 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 R710 CUY registered?

R710 CUY is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R710 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R710 CUY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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