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FM03 HUP

2003 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,433 mi
Last recorded153,433 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 HUP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 153,433 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 119,066 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 103,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 29 Mar 2014 103,946 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,939 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 77,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,660 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,294 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,730 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 53,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in nearside rear top suspension arm

Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,268 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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FM03 HUP is a 2003 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FM03 HUP, 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 FM03 HUP registered?

FM03 HUP is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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