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FH03 XNZ

2003 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,395 mi
Last recorded178,395 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 XNZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 178,395 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 272,268 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 154,082 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 142,930 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 113,177 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 111,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 84,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2012 84,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2011 78,770 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 78,770 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,573 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,901 miles

o/s/f side mirror cracked.

Pass 18 Jul 2009 59,944 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 55,544 miles

Engine/gearbox/body covers fitted, full inspection restricted.

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 55,544 miles

Engine/gearbox/body covers fitted, full inspection restricted.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,258 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,505 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,738 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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FH03 XNZ is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH03 XNZ, 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 FH03 XNZ registered?

FH03 XNZ is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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