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R747 SGF

1998 BMW 750

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,680 mi
Last recorded134,680 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 SGF
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 134,680 miles

discs worn

Fail 10 Jul 2012 134,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

discs worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 127,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's worn

rear brake disc's worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2011 127,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's worn

rear brake disc's worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 118,619 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 113,451 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 109,935 miles

offside mirror glass deteriated

Fail 4 Jul 2008 109,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside mirror glass deteriated

Fail 5 Jul 2007 104,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 104,589 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 98,720 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 98,720 miles

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

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

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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R747 SGF is a 1998 BMW 750 in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R747 SGF, 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 R747 SGF registered?

R747 SGF is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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