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EA03 XJG

2003 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,427 mi
Last recorded197,427 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 XJG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 197,427 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 315,894 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 186,963 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 173,772 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 173,765 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 158,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2012 158,637 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 141,536 miles

Nearside rear outer door handle is faulty

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

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 125,773 miles

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 109,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 87,365 miles

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,947 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 68,946 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 68,818 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 51,504 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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EA03 XJG is a 2003 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA03 XJG, 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 EA03 XJG registered?

EA03 XJG is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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