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FC03 LNV

2003 BMW 760

Blue Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,745 mi
Last recorded129,745 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 76084,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 LNV
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 129,745 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 129,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 127,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 121,216 miles

surface corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 5 Mar 2014 121,183 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 114,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light is on.

both rear tyres are worn low on inner edges.

deep cut in osr tyre reaching cords but not in excess of 25mm

rear screen is cracked.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 114,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light is on.

both rear tyres are worn low on inner edges.

deep cut in osr tyre reaching cords but not in excess of 25mm

rear screen is cracked.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 100,621 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 100,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 93,942 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 93,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 79,825 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 64,237 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 50,137 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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FC03 LNV is a 2003 BMW 760 in Blue with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FC03 LNV, 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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FC03 LNV is a 2003 BMW 760, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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