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S12 BMV

1998 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,560 mi
Last recorded103,560 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 BMV
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 103,560 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 101,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

light surface corrosion present on brake pipes (multiple locations)

nearside washer jet low pressure

Pass 4 Oct 2014 101,857 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)

light surface corrosion present on brake pipes (multiple locations)

nearside washer jet low pressure

Pass 9 Oct 2013 100,858 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 7 Aug 2012 89,050 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 87,183 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 87,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,565 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 78,595 miles

O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,422 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 71,325 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 71,325 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 66,830 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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S12 BMV is a 1998 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S12 BMV, 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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S12 BMV is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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