BMW 760 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free BMW 760 car check
Is the BMW 760 reliable? We analysed 5,656 real MOT tests across 407 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW 760 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tyre has ply or cords exposed. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW 760.
BMW 760 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW 760. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW 760 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a BMW 760 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
BMW 760 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a BMW 760 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
BMW 760 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on BMW 760 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
BMW 760 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical BMW 760 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
BMW 760 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the BMW 760 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 111 | 80.2% | 24,641 | 42,817 | 57,656 |
| 2014 | 220 | 83.2% | 32,296 | 48,212 | 73,618 |
| 2013 | 145 | 88.3% | 31,859 | 44,514 | 68,998 |
| 2011 | 195 | 84.1% | 46,128 | 70,275 | 94,066 |
| 2010 | 320 | 84.1% | 33,211 | 59,148 | 95,864 |
| 2008 | 218 | 83.5% | 37,556 | 67,777 | 95,077 |
| 2007 | 378 | 83.3% | 47,739 | 77,806 | 122,756 |
| 2006 | 464 | 83.0% | 45,081 | 79,069 | 105,936 |
| 2005 | 702 | 81.5% | 44,907 | 69,443 | 101,985 |
| 2004 | 874 | 78.8% | 51,264 | 78,363 | 109,143 |
| 2003 | 1,807 | 78.6% | 55,449 | 84,099 | 110,964 |
| 2002 | 62 | 83.9% | 66,068 | 81,309 | 91,096 |
How Long Does a BMW 760 Last?
Based on 407 BMW 760 vehicles on UK roads.
BMW 760 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW 760 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used BMW 760
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.3% MOT pass rate from 145 tests
78.6% MOT pass rate from 1,807 tests
The best year to buy a used BMW 760 is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.3% across 145 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the BMW 760 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 760 THIS CAR | 81.3% | 5,656 | 72,792 mi | 23 yrs |
| BMW 3 Series | 75.1% | 12,840,406 | 90,743 mi | 37 yrs |
| BMW 118 | 81.5% | 1,923,256 | 64,042 mi | 22 yrs |
| BMW X5 | 77% | 1,735,343 | 83,401 mi | 25 yrs |
| Iveco Daily 35 S12 LWB | 64.6% | 6,573 | 118,361 mi | 21 yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW 760 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific BMW 760Should you buy a used BMW 760?
The BMW 760 has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.3% across 5,656 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the BMW 760 are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (110 recorded failures), tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (67), and tyre has ply or cords exposed (67). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a BMW 760 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical BMW 760 owner drives around 4,414 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most BMW 760 models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.