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MW03 VLB

2003 BMW 760

Blue Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

147,096 mi
Last recorded147,096 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 76084,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 VLB
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 147,096 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 147,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 145,667 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 145,662 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output NEEDS BUFFING (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO MIN PERMITTED TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 144,581 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 140,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal has small splits/deteriorated

under trays and engine covers cover a majority of the vehicles components

Fail 22 Nov 2021 140,042 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal has small splits/deteriorated

under trays and engine covers cover a majority of the vehicles components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 137,883 miles

Nearside Front side repeater starting to show white light

Nearside Rear tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2019 132,722 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 126,588 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 123,106 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 123,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 112,854 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 112,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod ball (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Passenger's airbag obviously defective door (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's airbag obviously defective door (5.4.1)

Valve stem seriously damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem seriously damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,504 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 104,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 88,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 79,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 68,458 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 68,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 59,211 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 52,647 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,429 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 47,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,987 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,510 miles

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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MW03 VLB is a 2003 BMW 760 in Blue with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 BMW 760 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 84,099 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 MW03 VLB, 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 23 years old, this BMW 760 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MW03 VLB registered?

MW03 VLB is a 2003 BMW 760, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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