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EK53 EHV

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,224 mi
Last recorded194,224 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 EHV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2014 194,224 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 175,905 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges.

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 153,004 miles

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 123,526 miles

front and rear brake pads

offside inner rack joint

rear number plate

Pass 20 Sep 2010 115,197 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no access to underbody due to plastic covers

Pass 16 Sep 2009 103,174 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Sep 2008 82,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,618 miles

Brake warning light stays on

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EK53 EHV is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK53 EHV, 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 EK53 EHV registered?

EK53 EHV is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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