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EJ53 EHF

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,910 mi
Last recorded183,910 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 EHF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 183,910 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 273,859 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 273,859 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 158,369 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 144,610 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 134,831 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 133,991 miles

both rear tyres 3+mm

Pass 21 Oct 2014 125,407 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 118,039 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 109,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox apears to be leaking oil, recomend investigation

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 96,693 miles

Gearbox appears to be leaking oil.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 79,373 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 78,590 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,543 miles

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

Offside 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 26 Sep 2008 49,322 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 98,148 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 98,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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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EJ53 EHF is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ53 EHF, 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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EJ53 EHF is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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