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V12 PTB

2003 BMW 760

Silver Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,961 mi
Last recorded137,961 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 76084,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 PTB
MakeBMW
Model760
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 137,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 137,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 137,542 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 136,321 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 136,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 132,598 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 187,210 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 187,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 110,641 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 101,540 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 101,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 68,795 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,522 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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V12 PTB is a 2003 BMW 760 in Silver with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V12 PTB, 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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What year was V12 PTB registered?

V12 PTB is a 2003 BMW 760, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is V12 PTB safe to buy?

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