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N259 LUD

2003 BMW 760

Black Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,785 mi
Last recorded148,785 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 76084,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 LUD
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 148,785 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear air suspension pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 148,329 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 147,289 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 143,039 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Fail 9 Jul 2020 142,932 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Cover And Under Trays fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Pass 4 May 2018 141,898 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 141,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 132,854 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 121,686 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 111,798 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,598 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 106,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 98,995 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,244 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 89,339 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 82,534 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 82,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,269 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 69,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,320 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,598 miles

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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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N259 LUD is a 2003 BMW 760 in Black with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 N259 LUD, 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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N259 LUD is a 2003 BMW 760, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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