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CE03 LCN

2003 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,681 mi
Last recorded157,681 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 LCN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 157,681 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 149,803 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 140,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 140,845 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 132,502 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 132,502 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 125,976 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 125,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 119,155 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 112,240 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 104,472 miles

rear tyres stepped

Pass 4 Aug 2009 96,062 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 96,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 84,795 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2007 68,184 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 52,171 miles

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)

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 LCN is a 2003 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

CE03 LCN is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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