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FG53 LHD

2003 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,521 mi
Last recorded155,521 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 LHD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 155,521 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2017 155,521 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2016 147,653 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 138,509 miles

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jan 2014 126,364 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 109,722 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 109,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 99,198 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 97,864 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 96,219 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 81,207 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 68,967 miles

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

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 7 Nov 2006 59,129 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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FG53 LHD is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 FG53 LHD, 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 FG53 LHD registered?

FG53 LHD is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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