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GL04 FWU

2004 BMW 760

Silver Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,929 mi
Last recorded58,929 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 76078,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 FWU
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,929 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 57,552 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 56,302 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 55,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,241 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,492 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,918 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,886 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,036 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 23,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GL04 FWU is a 2004 BMW 760 in Silver with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW 760 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 78,363 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 GL04 FWU, 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 22 years old, this BMW 760 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL04 FWU registered?

GL04 FWU is a 2004 BMW 760, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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