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R868 OGF

1998 BMW 750

Silver Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 OGF
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025
Pass 22 Mar 2024 377,597 miles

BOTH CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKETS BROKEN

Fail 18 Mar 2024 377,597 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

BOTH CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKETS BROKEN

Pass 17 Mar 2023

BOTH FRONT EXHAUST SUPPORT CLAMPS BROKEN

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENS CRACKED / WATER IN LAMP

Pass 22 Mar 2022

BOTH CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKETS BROKEN

Fail 22 Mar 2022

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BOTH CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKETS BROKEN

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 372,657 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 372,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020

BOTH EXHAUST FRONT PIPE CLAMPS CORRODED / CRACKED

Fail 17 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BOTH EXHAUST FRONT PIPE CLAMPS CORRODED / CRACKED

Pass 21 Mar 2019
Fail 19 Mar 2019

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017

INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LIGHT FAULT

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES

Fail 8 Mar 2017

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES

Pass 9 Mar 2016

Nearside Rear track control arm joint has slight play

Offside Rear track control arm joint has slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,664 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,276 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,025 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,586 miles

offside rear tyre has thorn in

Pass 21 Mar 2011 85,605 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF HAZARD LIGHTS SWITCH [ STICKING SWITCH ]

NEARSIDE FRONT EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 15 Mar 2010 83,364 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,578 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,011 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 75,129 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 70,847 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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R868 OGF is a 1998 BMW 750 in Silver with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R868 OGF, 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 R868 OGF registered?

R868 OGF is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R868 OGF safe to buy?

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