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L60 DET

2005 BMW 760

Silver Petrol 5970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,808 mi
Last recorded69,808 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 76069,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 DET
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 69,808 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in both inner track rods

Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,443 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in both inner track rods

Pass 10 Aug 2023 111,624 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 7 Aug 2023 111,624 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Jul 2022 107,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Fail 19 Jul 2022 107,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Pass 19 Aug 2021 102,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 102,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,048 miles

Front oil leakeadge evident eng/autobox areas

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking&splitting & inner edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,494 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,102 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,154 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 83,154 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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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L60 DET is a 2005 BMW 760 in Silver with a 5,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L60 DET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L60 DET registered?

L60 DET is a 2005 BMW 760, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is L60 DET safe to buy?

The MOT history for L60 DET shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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