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DE03 EFC

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

238,594 mi
Last recorded238,594 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 EFC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 238,594 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 238,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 216,285 miles

Damage to lamp lense on offside boot.

Oil leak

Undertray fitted.

Fail 5 May 2009 216,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Damage to lamp lense on offside boot.

Oil leak

Undertray fitted.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 192,537 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2008 192,268 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2007 176,114 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON...SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F/N/S/F REAR BOTTOM BALL JOINTS...FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 31 Mar 2006 131,477 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 131,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Tyres Wearing On The Edges

Slight Play In The Steering

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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DE03 EFC is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DE03 EFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE03 EFC?

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What year was DE03 EFC registered?

DE03 EFC is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is DE03 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 EFC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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