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DE53 BHX

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

208,141 mi
Last recorded208,141 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 BHX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 208,141 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 189,506 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 178,413 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 170,137 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 157,157 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 141,076 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 28 Feb 2013 130,481 miles

windscreen cracked but not effecting the drivers view of the raod

Pass 7 Mar 2012 128,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 116,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 107,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 106,190 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 106,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 82,479 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,707 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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DE53 BHX is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE53 BHX, 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 DE53 BHX registered?

DE53 BHX is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is DE53 BHX safe to buy?

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