BMW 750

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 16 model years from 1,694 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests

1,694

Highest Pass Rate

2016 (99%)

Years Covered

About the BMW 750

The BMW 750 was MOT tested 1,694 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 16 model years (1995 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and lpg versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 model has the highest pass rate at 99% from 202 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 80%. With a 19 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer BMW 750s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 14 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 142,148 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 43,725 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 4395cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2018 details

How reliable is the BMW 750?

vs average of all models+5% (82% avg)

vs BMW brand average-1% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread19 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

BMW 750 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2018	94%	101	43,725 mi
2017	97%	213	53,927 mi
2016	99%	202	55,970 mi
2014	95%	56	88,829 mi
2011	95%	40	62,968 mi
2009	88%	75	85,660 mi
2008	87%	60	86,521 mi
2007	82%	95	112,314 mi
2006	89%	203	108,933 mi
2005	80%	192	108,627 mi
2000	83%	59	95,345 mi
1999	82%	72	92,874 mi
1998	80%	133	133,105 mi
1997	92%	76	126,731 mi
1996	83%	65	98,545 mi
1995	69%	52	142,148 mi

Questions about the BMW 750

Is the BMW 750 reliable?

Across its 16 model years in our data (1995 to 2018), the BMW 750 averages an 87% MOT pass rate, from 1,694 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2016 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 99%.

Which year BMW 750 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 BMW 750 has the highest MOT pass rate at 99%, while the 1998 model has the lowest at 80%, a 19 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.