BMW 760
From 450 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 13 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 6 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 5 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 41.1% of failures are serious: 32.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8.2% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £96.
Typical mileage
Half of all 760s tested had between 44,727 and 139,043 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 85,045 median miles, the 760 has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW 760 MOT pass rate?
The BMW 760 has a 85.6% MOT pass rate based on 450 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 760?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 760 is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 760 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 760 is 85,045 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 44,727 and 139,043 miles.
Buying a used 760?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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