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N60 LWS

2005 BMW 760

Black Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,505 mi
Last recorded104,505 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 76069,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 LWS
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 104,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 104,484 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 104,384 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 104,377 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 104,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 103,542 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 102,559 miles

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

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

bonnet struts do not hold bonnet open

Fail 22 Jun 2020 102,559 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet struts do not hold bonnet open

Pass 28 Feb 2019 101,985 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 101,985 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear brake pipes badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,430 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 101,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,464 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,437 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 92,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,587 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,587 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,562 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 55,562 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,059 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 39,059 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 37,629 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 37,614 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 30,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,083 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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N60 LWS is a 2005 BMW 760 in Black with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N60 LWS, 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 N60 LWS registered?

N60 LWS is a 2005 BMW 760, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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