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ET53 LBO

2003 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,649 mi
Last recorded64,649 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 LBO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 64,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 60,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 58,339 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 57,101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 56,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 56,690 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,923 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 54,123 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 51,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 49,359 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,942 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,110 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 45,110 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,060 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 32,111 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,874 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,178 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,894 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,171 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,520 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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ET53 LBO is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ET53 LBO, 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 ET53 LBO registered?

ET53 LBO is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is ET53 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 LBO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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