BMW 750 (1998)
1998 BMW 750
CarHunch analysed 157 real MOT records for the 1998 BMW 750. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 BMW 750 passes its MOT first time in just 70.3% of cases, notably below the UK average of 80%, and one in four of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a genuine safety concern for buyers. When it does fail, expect an average of 3.64 failures per test, suggesting structural issues beyond minor wear.
These 750s are running at around 117,000 miles on average for their age, which is fairly typical, but the real story is the 17.2 advisories per vehicle, pointing to widespread component degradation across multiple systems. Before committing to one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection that goes beyond the MOT—focus especially on suspension, cooling, and electrical systems, where these cars tend to rack up the most warnings.
What to check before buying a 1998 BMW 750
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 25.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 156 | 70.5% | 3.65 |
| LPG (1%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 BMW 750 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 BMW 750 vehicles fall between 89,876 and 140,914 miles.
1998 BMW 750 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 30 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 BMW 750
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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58.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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57%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.1%
Oil leak
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32.9%
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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32%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.7%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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26.2%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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