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EJ03 LDE

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,881 mi
Last recorded115,881 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 LDE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 115,881 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 104,664 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 99,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 93,128 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,256 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 82,103 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,637 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 79,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,344 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,631 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,445 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 65,868 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 59,025 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,353 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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EJ03 LDE is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EJ03 LDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ03 LDE registered?

EJ03 LDE is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is EJ03 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ03 LDE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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