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DK53 DRV

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,351 mi
Last recorded147,351 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 DRV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 147,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2026 147,347 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2025 144,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward control bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted - not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 2 Feb 2024 141,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 141,598 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 138,800 miles

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

under trays & covers fitted -- not allowing inspection of covered areas

Pass 27 Oct 2021 134,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

trays and covers fitted - not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear side of fuel tank standard fitment under trays fitted limited inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 130,170 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear side of fuel tank standard fitment under trays fitted limited inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 122,788 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (outer rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both tyres smooth on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2018 118,011 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear, Near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2018 118,006 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked In "yellow " (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear, Near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2017 112,601 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 105,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 105,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 96,955 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 90,648 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 87,585 miles

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

plastic under-trays fitted restricting view to testable items

Pass 4 Aug 2009 80,807 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 80,807 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 63,732 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,620 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 62,620 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 51,950 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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DK53 DRV is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DK53 DRV, 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 DK53 DRV registered?

DK53 DRV is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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