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SD53 WXJ

2003 BMW 760

Blue Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,431 mi
Last recorded104,431 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 76084,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 WXJ
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 104,431 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 104,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inside Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inside Front Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 98,683 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 98,679 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play at steering rod ball end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted hose fouling against body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp lens dirty

Offside Rear number plate lamp lens dirty

Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 95,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,489 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 78,489 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,668 miles

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

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

gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 58,872 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,602 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,788 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 52,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,284 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 48,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 44,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,463 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,354 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 39,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,397 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,852 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 26,222 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,952 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 22,949 miles

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

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

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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SD53 WXJ is a 2003 BMW 760 in Blue with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SD53 WXJ, 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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SD53 WXJ is a 2003 BMW 760, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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