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E19 KAN

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,771 mi
Last recorded194,771 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 KAN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 194,771 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 161,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 150,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 150,240 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 150,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 130,317 miles

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

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

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

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

sills and underbody covered

Pass 23 Mar 2012 116,789 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 187,941 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

srs light stays on

Fail 16 Feb 2009 32,539 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 84,907 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009
Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,573 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,683 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 36,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,826 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 19,735 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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E19 KAN is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E19 KAN, 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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E19 KAN is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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