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RY04 KGV

2004 BMW 760

Blue Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,994 mi
Last recorded140,994 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 76078,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 KGV
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 140,994 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 140,994 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 137,145 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 125,590 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 125,452 miles

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

covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2019 125,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2018 122,987 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 122,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 117,896 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 117,892 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 107,600 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)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 97,678 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,035 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,846 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 81,657 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 73,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,822 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 67,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,823 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,478 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 60,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre close to canvas on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,084 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 55,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 49,882 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,264 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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RY04 KGV is a 2004 BMW 760 in Blue with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 RY04 KGV, 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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RY04 KGV is a 2004 BMW 760, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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