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R753 KGN

1998 BMW 750

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

214,280 mi
Last recorded214,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 KGN
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 214,280 miles

brake pipes corroded under vehicle

Fail 15 Jan 2018 214,280 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes corroded under vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2016

advise emission standards only just met

Pass 12 Oct 2015

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

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

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015

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 Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 201,736 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 201,617 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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)

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 198,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 191,347 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 191,347 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 186,184 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 184,029 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 181,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 177,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 173,810 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 153,083 miles

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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R753 KGN is a 1998 BMW 750 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R753 KGN, 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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R753 KGN is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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