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CE03 FDP

2003 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,324 mi
Last recorded90,324 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FDP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,324 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 90,304 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

1.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 2.near side rear tyre at legal limites 3.steering rack damp at time of test (no leaks found)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 83,643 miles

warning lamps on

Fail 18 Oct 2013 83,478 miles

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

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

Oil leak

warning lamps on

Pass 20 Oct 2012 79,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 71,041 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 70,622 miles

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

1.front tyres wearing low on outside edges

Pass 5 Sep 2010 60,012 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

front brake pads 75% worn

Fail 28 Aug 2010 59,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads 75% worn

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,988 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,913 miles

slight damage to n/s rear tyre wall

Pass 1 Mar 2008 45,649 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front 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 5 Oct 2006 34,468 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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CE03 FDP is a 2003 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE03 FDP, 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 CE03 FDP registered?

CE03 FDP is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CE03 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 FDP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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