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BN03 VYV

2003 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

178,112 mi
Last recorded178,112 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VYV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 178,112 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2024 272,711 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 272,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 262,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 157,328 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 151,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 145,703 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL SLIGHT SIGNS OF PERISHING

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 140,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 129,990 miles

Front side windows fitted with extra tints.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 121,081 miles

Both front side windows have extra tints fitted.

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 109,545 miles

Both front side windows have extra tints fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre worn low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in both sides front suspension arm inner bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 94,435 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,288 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,859 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,407 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,274 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 57,233 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light staying on.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,252 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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BN03 VYV is a 2003 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN03 VYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 VYV registered?

BN03 VYV is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is BN03 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 VYV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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