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EK53 ZZF

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,023 mi
Last recorded131,023 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ZZF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 131,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has some general corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2023 128,337 miles

Front excessive noise on lock to lock check covered by lower cover

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 128,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front excessive noise on lock to lock check covered by lower cover

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 123,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning ring (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 116,794 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 116,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 114,040 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 114,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 110,463 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 110,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 103,483 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 103,475 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OS+NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,502 miles

Nearside Rear sidewall reepaired

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 94,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear sidewall reepaired

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,602 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 79,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 69,933 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,947 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,275 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,064 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,741 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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EK53 ZZF is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EK53 ZZF, 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 EK53 ZZF registered?

EK53 ZZF is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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