1998 BMW 750 5.4L Petrol · R678 BBJ
1998 BMW 750 (5.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 119,052 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 750
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R678 BBJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 119,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R678 BBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 750 (R678 BBJ) between August 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
R678 BBJ Mileage History
- 16/08/200593,626 mi
- 19/08/200593,672 mi+46 mi
- 24/05/200695,282 mi+1,610 mi
- 26/05/200695,282 mi
- 24/05/200797,014 mi+1,732 mi
- 12/05/200898,929 mi+1,915 mi
- 17/06/2009101,448 mi+2,519 mi
- 16/06/2010102,677 mi+1,229 mi
- 17/06/2011103,926 mi+1,249 mi
- 16/07/2012105,674 mi+1,748 mi
- 15/07/2013108,126 mi+2,452 mi
- 15/07/2014109,771 mi+1,645 mi
- 10/07/2015110,682 mi+911 mi
- 02/07/2016111,144 mi+462 mi
- 10/07/2017113,820 mi+2,676 mi
- 13/07/2018114,530 mi+710 mi
- 07/09/2018114,557 mi+27 mi
- 04/09/2019116,972 mi+2,415 mi
- 17/10/2024117,103 mi+131 mi
- 25/10/2024117,103 mi
- 14/10/2025117,851 mi+748 mi
- 17/06/2026119,052 mi+1,201 mi
Average of roughly 1,220 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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