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MP53 SKF

2004 BMW 760

Blue Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,888 mi
Last recorded124,888 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 76078,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 SKF
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2020 124,888 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 124,888 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 123,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 115,878 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 115,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 105,798 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre cracking and perishing on sidewall and sidewall damage

Fail 8 Sep 2017 105,798 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre cracking and perishing on sidewall and sidewall damage

Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,290 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,013 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,237 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 96,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 90,397 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 88,757 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 86,257 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 85,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,559 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 63,652 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,549 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 53,455 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,362 miles

rear off side outer door handle became detached during test, handle was removed to reduced risk of damage to handle or door.

How Reliable is the BMW 760?

Based on 5,656 MOT tests across 407 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,414
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 67
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 67
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
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MP53 SKF is a 2004 BMW 760 in Blue with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW 760 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 78,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 760 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MP53 SKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 760 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 760 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MP53 SKF is a 2004 BMW 760, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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