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BMW 750

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 5,397 cc

R511 VCFMOT history

R511 VCF is a purple petrol BMW 750 first used on 21 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
112,884 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R511 VCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
750
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R511 VCF was last recorded at 112,884 miles on 29 May 2026, 782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,102 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
782 miles
Average per year
2,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,884 miles
  • 2025 – 112,102 miles
  • 2024 – 111,648 miles
  • 2023 – 110,531 miles
  • 2020 – 101,816 miles
  • 2013 – 86,285 miles
  • 2011 – 82,700 miles
  • 2009 – 72,670 miles
  • 2008 – 67,727 miles
  • 2007 – 65,574 miles
  • 2006 – 60,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,884 miles
  • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes slight play-

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,884 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    112,884 miles
    Test number
    830629859543
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes slight play-

  2. Pass112,102 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    112,102 miles
    Test number
    435224743062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,648 miles (+1,117)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,648 miles
    Test number
    303994484781
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass110,531 miles (+8,715)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,531 miles
    Test number
    521043541724
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass101,816 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,816 miles
    Test number
    662515611322
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    286694487110
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  7. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    249392785353
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  8. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    912923486523
    • AdvisoryOFF SIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOFF SIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGES WORN
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE LIGHT ON
    • AdvisorySURFACE RUST

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    167977785124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    737097585126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    238399284110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    135914834136
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass86,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,285 miles
    Test number
    478856113191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,285 miles (+3,585)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,285 miles
    Test number
    756014013139
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass82,700 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    82,700 miles
    Test number
    847644951329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    81,205 miles
    Test number
    145836021044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,205 miles (+8,535)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,205 miles
    Test number
    868012621048
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass72,670 miles (+1,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    72,670 miles
    Test number
    811548939378
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  19. Pass71,279 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,279 miles
    Test number
    681007009074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,727 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,727 miles
    Test number
    732043108026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,574 miles (+5,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,574 miles
    Test number
    493354127008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass60,277 miles (+52)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,277 miles
    Test number
    872000226047
    • NoteRear suspension pipes rusty
    • NoteSills not inspected due to plastic covers

  23. Fail60,225 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,225 miles
    Test number
    513006816073
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres damaged on outer walls
    • NoteRear suspension pipes very rusty
    • NoteSills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Questions about R511 VCF

Does R511 VCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R511 VCF is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R511 VCF?
The MOT on R511 VCF is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R511 VCF done?
R511 VCF was recorded at 112,884 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 2,586 miles a year.
Has R511 VCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R511 VCF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on R511 VCF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R511 VCF find?
R511 VCF passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm bushes slight play-.

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