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FM03 NHH

2003 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

179,069 mi
Last recorded179,069 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 NHH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 179,069 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 173,152 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 169,143 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 163,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 157,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 152,846 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 152,828 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 149,120 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 146,090 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge with cuts in side wall

Fail 14 Nov 2014 146,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge with cuts in side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2013 131,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch very stiff

offside front tyre and rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

oil residue on engine

slight smear from wipers

stonechips on windscreen

various marks to body and wheels

Pass 8 Nov 2012 124,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil residue on undertray

Pass 7 Nov 2011 114,163 miles

alloys damaged

bad engine oil leak

both rear tyres worn

engine obscured

n/s/f wiper smearing

o/s/f tyre wearing low

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Nov 2010 109,280 miles

stone chip in screen kerb damage on alloys engine oil below min oil on engine n/s/f tyre worn very close to limit front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Jul 2009 89,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 68,385 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 53,801 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 53,760 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 40,945 miles

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

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 NHH is a 2003 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NHH, 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 NHH registered?

FM03 NHH is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is FM03 NHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 NHH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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