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A19 DWX

2003 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

109,035 mi
Last recorded109,035 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DWX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 109,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension fluid pipes corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2026 109,032 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension fluid pipes corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2025 100,974 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 81,404 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,626 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front steering arm slight play

head lamp adjuster broken

Fail 13 Jun 2022 80,625 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

O/S headlamp adjuster broken

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 79,862 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,724 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heat shield not fully secure

washer fluid limited output

Fail 26 Jun 2020 79,722 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front undertray guard hanging down

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

heat shield not fully secure

washer fluid limited output

Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre And Inner sidewall perished

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 77,255 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre And Inner sidewall perished

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,804 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

fuel cap slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2016 73,804 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

fuel cap slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,734 miles

nearside mirror missing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,730 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres heavily perished

nearside mirror missing

Fail 1 Jun 2015 66,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 May 2013 57,089 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 57,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 10 May 2012 55,070 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 52,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 52,493 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,771 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 45,086 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,029 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,118 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,152 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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A19 DWX is a 2003 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 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 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A19 DWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A19 DWX registered?

A19 DWX is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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