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CT03 TZJ

2003 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

182,098 mi
Last recorded182,098 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 TZJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 182,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 178,383 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 178,383 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 177,349 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 177,345 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft securing bolt missing x3 (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing x1 (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ROSE BUSHES - BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 173,561 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 173,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 164,375 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 164,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 152,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi brake pipes deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 152,850 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi brake pipes deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S inner rack arm excess play ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 140,013 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing & Cracked

Small chip in Offside of windscreen outside of zone 'A'

Fail 25 Jan 2018 104,012 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing & Cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Small chip in Offside of windscreen outside of zone 'A'

Pass 19 Jan 2017 130,912 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 130,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 126,188 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 126,188 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 122,573 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 122,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 112,266 miles

pad wear indecator broken

passenger air bag light on dash

Pass 8 Jan 2013 106,704 miles

rear pads getting low

slight play nearside drop link

Pass 9 Jan 2012 98,907 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 90,004 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 70,905 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 52,579 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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CT03 TZJ is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2003 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 103,703 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 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT03 TZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CT03 TZJ registered?

CT03 TZJ is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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