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EA03 YSW

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,287 mi
Last recorded206,287 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YSW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 206,287 miles

Bonnet strut damaged,adrift.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front (suspect)play in wheel bearing,slight roughness.

Nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint play strong advise.

Offside rear brake pad warning loom adrift.

Offside rear tyre inner wheel rim distortion,tyre low pressure.

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped.

Fail 13 May 2010 206,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet strut damaged,adrift.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front (suspect)play in wheel bearing,slight roughness.

Nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint play strong advise.

Offside rear brake pad warning loom adrift.

Offside rear tyre inner wheel rim distortion,tyre low pressure.

Oil leak

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

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 157,725 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 132,339 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 106,941 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 YSW is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA03 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

EA03 YSW is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is EA03 YSW safe to buy?

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