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FA03 FKN

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,861 mi
Last recorded190,861 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 FKN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 190,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded from off-side chassis to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components,

Pass 29 Jan 2020 181,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased. (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 167,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around rear subframe, greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around rear subframe, greased. (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 163,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 163,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 148,199 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 148,196 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 137,157 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 137,143 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear as marked. (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear upper outer ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

N/S/R Upper outer ball joint worn.

O/S/F rear bottom ball joint worn.

O/S/R Lower suspension bush worn.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

O/S/R Upper, outer ball joint worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 124,932 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged,but cords not exposed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 124,932 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged,but cords not exposed

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 111,777 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 101,276 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 101,274 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,566 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,334 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 61,209 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,628 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,803 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,788 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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FA03 FKN is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FA03 FKN, 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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FA03 FKN is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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