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ET03 SGY

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,312 mi
Last recorded95,312 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 SGY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 95,312 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front headlamp glass milky pattern getting weak

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 88,536 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 77,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 58,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,211 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 45,696 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,154 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,129 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 28,885 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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ET03 SGY is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ET03 SGY, 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 ET03 SGY registered?

ET03 SGY is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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