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V121 SOK

2003 BMW 760

Black Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,424 mi
Last recorded105,424 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 76084,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 SOK
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 105,424 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 105,380 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 105,378 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 103,508 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 103,507 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 103,502 miles

Emissions not tested engine wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,087 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 100,053 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 96,304 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 91,126 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,726 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 90,703 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet Security / Fastening.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 88,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 83,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,978 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)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 74,875 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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 9 Jun 2011 65,851 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,724 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 55,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 47,042 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 47,033 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 40,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,939 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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V121 SOK is a 2003 BMW 760 in Black with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V121 SOK, 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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V121 SOK is a 2003 BMW 760, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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