BMW 760 (2003)

112 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.8% first-time pass rate

2003 BMW 760

CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2003 BMW 760. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability In line with UK average
78.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
82,580
typical mileage
63,763–101,280 middle half
29.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
3.43
avg MOT failures per car
over 16 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2003 BMW 760

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 29.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 BMW 760 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

63,763
low mileage
82,580
typical
101,280
high mileage

Half of all 2003 BMW 760 vehicles fall between 63,763 and 101,280 miles.

2003 BMW 760 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (34% of peak).

76 26 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

16
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.43
Avg failures per vehicle
17.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 BMW 760

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 82.5%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 72.8%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 51.8%
    Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • 44.7%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 41.2%
    Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • 33.3%
    Oil leak
  • 31.6%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 28.1%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.

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