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EA53 EPV

2003 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,012 mi
Last recorded70,012 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 EPV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 70,012 miles

under tray

Pass 15 Jul 2022 69,988 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 69,988 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 63,982 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 63,982 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 62,605 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 62,605 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 62,353 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 57,495 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing from outer edge ,perishing and has a cut

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 57,494 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing from outer edge ,perishing and has a cut

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,102 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,604 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 56,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 35,782 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,779 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,888 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,367 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,804 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,949 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,297 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,054 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 13,557 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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EA53 EPV is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EA53 EPV, 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 EA53 EPV registered?

EA53 EPV is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EA53 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 EPV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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