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DE05 STU

2005 BMW 760

Blue Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,552 mi
Last recorded109,552 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 76069,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 STU
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 109,552 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 106,514 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 103,684 miles

both front to rear rigid brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2021 103,670 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,170 miles

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2020 99,170 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2019 94,545 miles

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

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

handbrake only just met requirement, may require adjustment

Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,035 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 85,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,243 miles

Brake master cylinder and reservoir covered

Engine cover fitted

Outer sills covered

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 72,493 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,105 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,038 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,247 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 47,008 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,341 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 45,341 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,280 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,634 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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DE05 STU is a 2005 BMW 760 in Blue with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 BMW 760 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 69,443 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 DE05 STU, 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 21 years old, this BMW 760 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE05 STU registered?

DE05 STU is a 2005 BMW 760, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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