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6229 FD

2003 BMW 760

Black Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,105 mi
Last recorded98,105 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 76084,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6229 FD
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 98,105 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 98,105 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,068 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2019 97,951 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 97,711 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,154 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 96,912 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 96,161 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 95,726 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,537 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 94,664 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 94,664 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 93,164 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 91,504 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 86,912 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,897 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 51,333 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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6229 FD is a 2003 BMW 760 in Black with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 6229 FD, 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 6229 FD registered?

6229 FD is a 2003 BMW 760, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is 6229 FD safe to buy?

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